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My two children are having runny nose, sore throat and cough for the last two weeks. they are not getting worse but not getting better as well. they are fever free. could it be a bacterial infection?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Hello, Check your local forecast for pollen counts. Often times allergy spikes in pollen will cause the symptoms you are describing. An over the counter antihistamine is a safe way to see if your children feel better without an antibiotic. I hope this helps.

Answered 10/10/2021

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Dr. Susumu Inoue answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Highly unlikely to be a bacterial infection, sounds to me that they both have upper respiratory infections due to a number of viruses, such as Adeno virus, parainfluenza, Rhino virus, not COVID corona virus, RSV, influenza A & B, metapneumonia, etc.

Answered 10/10/2021

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