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Do High Fever, Cough And Runny Nose Require An Infant To Be Hospitalized?

Hi my daughter is 5 months old she was running a fever on Monday of 102 F. We took her to the ER and they gave her some tylon and ran a urine and flue test and sent us home. On Wednesday she started coughing and having a runny nose with green mucus. Yesterday her temperature was 101 F. Still having a cough and runny nose. Today she has a Temp of 102.1, cough, runny nose with green mucus. Should I take her back to the ER?
Mon, 19 Nov 2018
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Hello,

The symptoms of your daughter seem to be related to an upper respiratory tract infection.

It is commonly a viral infection which does not need to be hospitalized. I would recommend giving her anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen syrup 2.5 ml three times a day.

I also recommend to give a lot of liquids and use a humidifier at home. If the symptoms continue or aggravate you can see your paediatrician for further treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Do High Fever, Cough And Runny Nose Require An Infant To Be Hospitalized?

Hello, The symptoms of your daughter seem to be related to an upper respiratory tract infection. It is commonly a viral infection which does not need to be hospitalized. I would recommend giving her anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen syrup 2.5 ml three times a day. I also recommend to give a lot of liquids and use a humidifier at home. If the symptoms continue or aggravate you can see your paediatrician for further treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician