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How Can Fever And Appetite Loss In A Child Be Treated?

My daughter has been sick for 4 days with cough, fever, chills and has been on antibiotics for 2 days. She was dx with lower left lobe pneumonia. She still has fever/ chills with ibuprofen, is dehydrated (fainting, bloody nose) decreased appetite, exhaustion and now has developed a rash on the back of her left hand. Dr. appointment in two hours but curious what you may think.
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Hi your daughter has lower lobe pneumonia,fever , dehydration not settling with oral medicines possibly you need to admit her and take up higher medicines . Till forth don't panic keep giving her warm fluids orally,sponge her with damp cloth with normal tap water(neither cold nor hot)and keep her in well aerated room.Take care
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How Can Fever And Appetite Loss In A Child Be Treated?

Hi your daughter has lower lobe pneumonia,fever , dehydration not settling with oral medicines possibly you need to admit her and take up higher medicines . Till forth don t panic keep giving her warm fluids orally,sponge her with damp cloth with normal tap water(neither cold nor hot)and keep her in well aerated room.Take care