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My toddler is very chesty. she is on antibiotics but is still very lethargic and sleeps all the time. is this normal? she also doesnt have an appeti

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Doubt it: Without a full review of her history and a physical exam, it is hard to be sure of what is happening. How long ago was she seen ? Was she even seen or just put on abx ? This does not sound like a kid improving under treatment & suggests a follow up evaluation as soon as practical.

Answered 4/16/2018

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A member asked:

My toddler is very chesty. she is on antibiotics but is still very lethargic and sleeps all the time. is this normal? she also doesnt have an appeti

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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