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7 months baby girl has a cough
7-month-old baby girl had fever, loose motions (3 times), and coughing on the first day. Fever and loose motions improved only one time loose motion at yesterday evening, but cough is not improving. Should we give antibiotics and cough medicine Or wait ?
Because Drs suggested that we shouldn't give cough medicine and anti biotic soon to Infants.
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Need good physical examination for better understanding of illness
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Greetings it could be viral ,so kindly wait for 2 more days
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This child should be evaluated by a pediatrician individually
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult once physically to nearby pediatrician for stethoscopic examination
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Dharmishta Verat
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
Child needs chest examination
Can wait if no fever , fast breathing, feeding difficulty
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