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My son has a chest infection- have tried antibiotics but still unwell and congested and has also had green diarrhea for a week - what else can we try?

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Dr. Volkan Tuzcu answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Infection: take him back to his doc. in the meantime , make sure he takes enough, diet and fluids so he does not get dehydrated.

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

My son has a chest infection- have tried antibiotics but still unwell and congested and has also had green diarrhea for a week - what else can we try?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Volkan Tuzcu answered

Dr Dosanjh agreed

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