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Hi ,my son has been sick for the last few weeks on and off coughing vomiting lack of appetite and fever up and down is this a cold or throat infection?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Either or neither: If it has been going on for some time without improving, it is time to see a doctor, please take your son to his primary doctor or go to ER, wish you both wellness

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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A member asked:

Hi ,my son has been sick for the last few weeks on and off coughing vomiting lack of appetite and fever up and down is this a cold or throat infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

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