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My 3 year old daughter has had a cough for three days that gets worse at night and seems to get a fever only at night. when should she see a doc?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Tommorow: Take your daughter to the doctor tomorrow. She may have a virus but after three days with a cough she should be evaluated.

Dr Cordero agreed

Answered 3/28/2018

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

COUGH: Associated with fever and getting worse especially if child is not eating has to see md now to rule out lower respiratory infection or pneumonia.

Answered 10/21/2013

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A member asked:

My 3 year old daughter has had a cough for three days that gets worse at night and seems to get a fever only at night. when should she see a doc?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Cordero agreed

Dr. Nela Cordero answered

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