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Child Having Fever, Sore Throat And Cough. Rapid Strep Negative. Suggest The Treatment?
Question: 4 year old boy with 102 fever, sore throat and cough for 5 days. Rappid strep negative
Brief Answer:
Viral Pharyngitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query.
It suggests that your son is suffering from Viral Pharyngitis.
Pharyngitis caused by viral infections usually lasts a week.
In this disease supportive treatment is advocated such as-
Monitor for dehydration- offering warm liquids to child.
Oral rinses if child is able to it.
Lozenges and multivitamins.
Nebulisation and steam inhalation.
Anti-allergic syrup like cetirizine syr can be given to take care of excessive secretions once a day for 2 - 3 days.
No need to so much worry because strep test is negative. If your son's condition does not improve in 5 days then again consult the doctor.
If you have any doubt, I will be available for your query.
Viral Pharyngitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query.
It suggests that your son is suffering from Viral Pharyngitis.
Pharyngitis caused by viral infections usually lasts a week.
In this disease supportive treatment is advocated such as-
Monitor for dehydration- offering warm liquids to child.
Oral rinses if child is able to it.
Lozenges and multivitamins.
Nebulisation and steam inhalation.
Anti-allergic syrup like cetirizine syr can be given to take care of excessive secretions once a day for 2 - 3 days.
No need to so much worry because strep test is negative. If your son's condition does not improve in 5 days then again consult the doctor.
If you have any doubt, I will be available for your query.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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