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Suggest Treatment For Walking Pneumonia In Child

Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2015

Question: My 3 year old was diagnosed with walking pneumonia. She took zithromax at.12 and at 4 had a terrible coughing fit.that lead her to vomit a ton. Is the medicine still in her system? Also her eyes are watering clear. Ia that normal? Her fever is 103 with out motrin and tylenol but comes down with it

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Medicine is in system - eye watering is expected

Detailed Answer:
Hi....coming to your queries -

1. Medicine is still in her system. Whenever a medicine is administered. If the kid vomits within 15 minutes we need to repeat the dose. Otherwise, it would've gone into the system, don't worry.

2. Watering of eyes and other systemic manifestation like vomiting is common in walking pneumonia as it is caused by atypical organisms.

3. Terrible cough is another associated symptom. Post cough vomiting us also common not only in walking pneumonia but in any cough.

I wish her speedy recovery. Do not worry.

Regards- Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (8 minutes later)

Thanks so much. Your speedy reply will help me sleep a little easier.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Its my pleasure

Detailed Answer:
Hi....its my duty as a doctor... To relieve stress by both medicines and explanation. I personally believe counseling regarding a medical condition cures faster and relieves better.

If you are happy, kindly rate the discussion. Next time you can post a direct question to me.

Regards Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (59 minutes later)

Sorry, one last question. I gave her mortin at 12:30pm. I gave her tylenol.at 5:45 and motrin at 8:30. The dr. said O should give both but to do tylenol every 4-6 and motrin ever 6-8 amd just make sure that any doses were 2 hours apart. She's sleeping now and her temp. taken by ear is 96.4. Is that ok?

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Let her sleep well

Detailed Answer:
That is quite fine. Don't disturb her sleep and give medicine. You need to give either Motrin or Tylenol only if temperature is above 100F and she's uncomfortable.

Otherwise no need for regularly giving medicine for fever to keep temperature down. Fever is just a physiological indication that the body is fighting the infection. That's all....nothing to worry about fever.

Infection will be tackled by Azithromycin. So do not worry yourself to give round the clock medications.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D