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I have a 3 yr old. started coughing 2 nights ago not constant sounds kinda phlyemy and no other symptoms. very low grade fever at night. contagious?

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Upper respiratory sx: Cough, sore throat and runny nose are non specific symptoms of upper respiratory disease, they may be due to many causes, allergies to viral infections that may be contagious. Given COVID-19 pandemic, patients with these symptoms should seek testing, remain quarantined and isolated from the general population. If trouble breathing, chest pain/pressure, confusion arise call emergency

Answered 4/1/2020

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Possibly: If there is a fever over 101f, she may be contagious. Give lots of fluids, run a cool mist humidifier, and use Acetaminophen for fever or pain. If fever and cough persists for more than a few days, or symptoms are getting worse, she should be seen by her doctor.

Answered 9/28/2016

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