A member asked:

My daughter has a fever for 3 days 102.5 with dry cough.. and i took here to a doctor and they could not tell whats wrong what should i do ?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Viral: The cough may be related to a viral illness. Keep her well hydrated and if the cough is not resolving as viral symptoms resolve, please see your Pediatrician. Control fever and if there is a fever > 101 on day 5, please your physician again. Closely observe for rash, redness of the eyes and peeling of skin.

Answered 8/20/2019

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Labels: You appear to want a label for the illness. Most are common respiratory viruses of which there are hundreds. A firm label would require specialty lab tests that are seldom worth the effort since most self heal in a week. If the problem persists or worsens consider a follow up visit to rule out a secondary infection with something requiring treatment.

Answered 8/19/2019

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