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Cough and fever for last 15 -20 days

2022-12-27 14:46:20
Hi , my son 13 years old is having severe cough ( keeps coughing all the time, even at night) continuously for last 2-3 weeks and having fever on and off... He took antibiotic course one week back too ...but cough didn't go at all and fever has also recurred , 102.5 degrees...today only he has started antibiotic cefuroxime for 3 days, cough syrup tusq d for 5 days, dolo and mental dt 250 for fever sos,  steam inhalation, montair LC once for 5 days.. Please advise if this is fine ?
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Better to consult in person if fever and cough is for more than 2wks, need to take detailed history, examination and followed by investigation if anything significant

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