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What Causes Fever, Runny Nose And Low Grade Fever?
Hi my son is 2 yrs old. He has been having cold like symptoms w runny nose, drooling and only fever 1 day . This has been going on about a week now. He has a swollen gland about the size of a dime on the right side under his chin. He also has very enlarged tonsil with almost purple veins showing on the right side. I took him to the emergency room Monday night because I thought he had strep. Testing was negative but they gave him a steroid and a penicillin shot. He is no better what should I do?? What could thisbe. Thank u so much for ur help
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
Your son is suffering from infection of tonsils (tonsillitis). Infection of tonsils can cause enlargement of submandibular lymphnodes (swelling under chin).
Sinusitis (cold, ruuny nose, discharge) can spread infection to tonsils by post nasal drip. Also tonsillitis causes pain during swallowing resulting in drooling of saliva.
Treatment:
Antibiotic (penicillin) as prescribed by your doctor.
Paracetamol and ibuprofen for pain relief and control of fever.
OTC anticold to relive nasal congestion.
Salt water gargle or Betadine gargle, steam inhalation.
If no relief:
Consult ENT specialist who will do detailed clinical examination of nasopharynx and throat to find exact cause of such complaints.
For further queries regarding this disease or its medications you can consult me at Healthcare Magic.
Dr. Khan Shoeb
Sinusitis (cold, ruuny nose, discharge) can spread infection to tonsils by post nasal drip. Also tonsillitis causes pain during swallowing resulting in drooling of saliva.
Treatment:
Antibiotic (penicillin) as prescribed by your doctor.
Paracetamol and ibuprofen for pain relief and control of fever.
OTC anticold to relive nasal congestion.
Salt water gargle or Betadine gargle, steam inhalation.
If no relief:
Consult ENT specialist who will do detailed clinical examination of nasopharynx and throat to find exact cause of such complaints.
For further queries regarding this disease or its medications you can consult me at Healthcare Magic.
Dr. Khan Shoeb
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