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What Causes Foul Smelling Breath And High Fever In A Child?

My daughter who is eight was treated for sinusitis two weeks ago and given antibiotics This evening she had same stench from breath but, an high temperature I ve only got it down now There seems to be alot of I ll people in bed in my locality with flu and in her school. She is nasally yet the sudden spike in temperature, could that indicate something else
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that high fever and smelling breath in your 8 years old daughter who had a recent history of sinusitis indicates that she has a flaring up of sinus infection that can also be secondary to cold and flu..

I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist/ Paediatrician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS view x ray or MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

You can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room..
You can also be advised decongestant nasal sprays containing Xylometazoline or Oxymetazoline..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods..
Do warm compresses around nostrils..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.


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What Causes Foul Smelling Breath And High Fever In A Child?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that high fever and smelling breath in your 8 years old daughter who had a recent history of sinusitis indicates that she has a flaring up of sinus infection that can also be secondary to cold and flu.. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist/ Paediatrician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS view x ray or MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room.. You can also be advised decongestant nasal sprays containing Xylometazoline or Oxymetazoline.. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. Do warm compresses around nostrils.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.