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Child Has Thick Yellow Drainage, High Fever, Wheezing And Cough. Waking Up With Pain. Advice?

Hello dr. Bhatti i have a two and a half year old who has had drainage yellow and thick for a week, now she has 103 fever off and on and wheezing and bad cough. Ive been doing clinicals in the hospital and have been around a lot t of pneumonia, ect. Shw s now waking up in night with pain. Should i take her in to er or wait till mon?
Thu, 4 Jul 2013
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Viral illnesses are the most common cause of these symptoms but with such a high fever, it may be best to rule out bacterial infection.
You should consider taking her to be assessed as soon as possible to determine whether it is bacterial or viral.The presence of wheezing is also an indication for evaluation.

Viral infections can be associated discoloured discharge as well so the yellow colour does not necessarily mean there is a bacterial infection.

You can consider the use of an mucolytic to help decrease the viscosity of the secretions and help her expel it easier.

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Child Has Thick Yellow Drainage, High Fever, Wheezing And Cough. Waking Up With Pain. Advice?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Viral illnesses are the most common cause of these symptoms but with such a high fever, it may be best to rule out bacterial infection. You should consider taking her to be assessed as soon as possible to determine whether it is bacterial or viral.The presence of wheezing is also an indication for evaluation. Viral infections can be associated discoloured discharge as well so the yellow colour does not necessarily mean there is a bacterial infection. You can consider the use of an mucolytic to help decrease the viscosity of the secretions and help her expel it easier. I hope this helps