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Hello, my 2 yr old daughter is suffering from fever last 8 days ,now she has cold and cough also. Yesterday done blood test, so CRP level is high is 21. But my pediatrician didn't start antibiotics. Should i ask him antibiotics for baby? Or wait?? Because now there is no fever only cold and cough she has.
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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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How is baby...playful or lethargic...
If lethargic u can start antibiotic.
If playful just give medicine for cold and cough
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
If no fever ,baby is playful , accepting food well
Then wait n watch.
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Dr. Harika Prakerla
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Guntur
If there is no fever
Only cough and cold no need antibiotics
Need to examine the baby physically before confirming the need of antibiotics
Danger signs are :Refusal of feeds, fast breathing,Dull activity
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Dr. Priya Daswani
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Nagpur
hello,crp level can be high in an viral infection also. if baby is active not having any fever,playful active then antibiotics not required.
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