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My 8 yr old has pneumonia. has been on amoxicillin for 4 days. high fever is gone and just coughing a lot. he seems fine other than cough but in the evening has a temp between normal or 99.5. is this okay or are the meds not strong enough?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Sounds good: A mild fever is just evidence of the extra metabolic work during recovery. A significant cough may last weeks. As long as he is returning gradually to his normal activities I would consider this normal. An abrupt return of high fever & decline in condition would suggest meds are not working.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/17/2019

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A member asked:

My 8 yr old has pneumonia. has been on amoxicillin for 4 days. high fever is gone and just coughing a lot. he seems fine other than cough but in the evening has a temp between normal or 99.5. is this okay or are the meds not strong enough?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

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