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What Causes Intermittent Cough And Fever After Treating Bronchitis?

Posted on Mon, 12 Jan 2015

Question: My 11 year old son has had a cough (non productive) and a fever on and off for almost two weeks. Some stuffy nose and sore throat, but mostly the cough and the fever. He had bronchitis a few years ago, and he says it feels very similar.

Answered by Dr. Arun (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs throat swab and chest examination

Detailed Answer:

Hi Thanks for writing to us.

With symptoms lasting for 2 weeks it could be either chest or throat infection.
I would suggest you to get his throat swab tested for streptococcal infection.
He needs a chest examination to rule out bronchitis.

If confirmed he might need antibiotics like amoxicillin.
If he has associated Wheezing then bronchodilators like albuterol might help.

Keep him hydrated well and continue your current treatment meanwhile.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Arun (21 minutes later)

hi- can you prescribe the amoxicillin in the meantime? to a local target? that's really what I need.... we are in XXXXXXX ca.

Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not possible to prescribe

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am really sorry.
We cannot prescribe online through this site against law since we do not do clinical examinations of patient
You need to visit your nearby health center for prescription as per regulations.

Regards

Dr Arun

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju