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My son has been sick (two weeks ago) with a respitory infection but he is still not better. what should i do? he is also prone to febrile seizures. he seems to be breathing hard and i have been controlling his fever on and off.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Fever control: I would recommend seeing your physician, since one possible cause of his respiratory pattern is pneumonia. Your son may need a course of antibiotics and testing for influenza.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/6/2019

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A member asked:

My son has been sick (two weeks ago) with a respitory infection but he is still not better. what should i do? he is also prone to febrile seizures. he seems to be breathing hard and i have been controlling his fever on and off.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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