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My 11 yr old sis is coughing and feeling naesous but not barfing. is this the flu?

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Maybe/not. The limited symptoms you cite are common to many conditions and not specific to any. without further information from history/exam and testing no firm label is possible.

Answered 11/23/2022

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Dr. Daniel Ziegler answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

There's no way to know with this information, she could have any number of viral illnesses, just be dehydrated, have food poisoning, anxiety, a UTI, or nothing at all. If she has a fever you can't control with Tylenol or ibuprofen, vomiting to the point where she can't hold down fluids, persistent diarrhea, trouble breathing, or abdominal pain, then take her to her doctor or the emergency room.

Answered 11/23/2022

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