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My 7 year old son has extreme fatigue, is coughing a ...
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My 7 year old son has extreme fatigue, is coughing a lot and has a low-grade fever, but is not demonstrating other symptoms. He has had this for a week and does not seem to be getting better. What could he have...?

 

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Male , Age: 7

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250 mg Ibuprofin and Jr Tylenol for his fever AND Bromaxefed for his cough (relief for both symptoms is only temporary)

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September 26 9:51 AM (9 hours and 52 minutes and 59 seconds later)
         
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Hello,

My immediate response is that it is quite possible your son has pneumonia. He should be seen by a doctor today for a chest x-ray, complete blood count and physical exam. Since he has been sick for a week and is not getting any better and is extremely fatigued, this is by far the best thing you can do.

Other reasons he could be sick are a virus, sinus infection, strept throat, ear infection, although I know you have written that he does not have any other symptoms. It is possible to have a strept throat infection without a sore throat and an antibiotic is always required to clear up a strept infection before it leads to other complications.

I hope you're able to get an appointment quickly and I hope your son feels better soon. Please let me know if I can help you further and I will be glad to!



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