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Does Advil Help To Treat Bronchitis?

My 11yr old son has had a fever now for 9 days. Goes up and down. Now at 104. Symptoms are cough, stomach pain, headache, lethargic for about a week. Immediate care doc said its probably bronchitis and put him on biaxin. This is the highest it's gotten. Gave Advil to decrease 15min ago. Any thoughts?
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your son's situation and problem.
In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and chest x ray.
He is having cough, fever (not improving with Biaxin) , lethargy, weakness etc. So possibility of lung Infection (pneumonia) is more.
And so chest x ray is needed for the diagnosis of pneumonia.
He may need additional higher antibiotics, anti histamine and anti inflammatory drugs.
Ask him to drink plenty of fluids orally and keep himself hydrated.
Don't worry, he will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Does Advil Help To Treat Bronchitis?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your son s situation and problem. In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and chest x ray. He is having cough, fever (not improving with Biaxin) , lethargy, weakness etc. So possibility of lung Infection (pneumonia) is more. And so chest x ray is needed for the diagnosis of pneumonia. He may need additional higher antibiotics, anti histamine and anti inflammatory drugs. Ask him to drink plenty of fluids orally and keep himself hydrated. Don t worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.