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What Causes Cough, Sore Throat And Mild Fever In A Child?

I have a 13 year old daughter, she has been coughing and has a sore throat, does not want to eat, low grade fever and lethargic for five days now. We traveled from Rio de Janeiro last Monday and are presently in Omaha NE... Could it be allergies? hard to get her to drink or eat...
Mon, 27 Jun 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of cough, sore throat and mild fever which is due to bacterial infection leading to strep throat. Well it could be due to variation in climatic conditions as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take Diphenhydramine and Dextromethorphan for 3-5 days. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Drink lukewarm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. If condition doesn't get better then consult ENT specialist for proper examination and treatment. Do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. You should take you take cough expectorants, antihistamines and antibiotic combination as infection is present in child. Throat lozenges one every 4 hours is helpful.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Cough, Sore Throat And Mild Fever In A Child?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of cough, sore throat and mild fever which is due to bacterial infection leading to strep throat. Well it could be due to variation in climatic conditions as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take Diphenhydramine and Dextromethorphan for 3-5 days. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Drink lukewarm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. If condition doesn t get better then consult ENT specialist for proper examination and treatment. Do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. You should take you take cough expectorants, antihistamines and antibiotic combination as infection is present in child. Throat lozenges one every 4 hours is helpful. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari