5 year old with runny nose and slight cough?
2 weeks ago, my son had a slight fever with runny nose. it only lasted 2 days. I gave him some tylenol cold and he was ok. Since that time, he has had a runny nose and developed a slight cough this week. I have given him dimetapp everytime I see his symptoms come back, (which is once a day). The worst of his runny nose and cough seems to be when he wakes up in the morning, and right after his bath at night. During the day, the runny nose and coughing stops (pretty weird to me)
I dont want to give him anymore cold medicine, because I know it only makes him feel better, not cure the virus. The cold does not seem to bug him, except for his nose dripping. So, is it time I take him to the doctor? (I have taken him before and all they tell me to give him meds to make him feel better) or any other suggestions? Also, in your opinion, would you think he needs the flu shot?
Posted by DDsororitychick
He might just have a cold, or he might have the flu. Take him to the doctor, and when your there ask about the flu shot for him.
Posted by tanka
i think its time he needs antibiotic. Take him to the doctor.
Posted by indulekha
If the doctor thinks it is ok for him, I would definitely recomend the flu shot. Make sure he takes it when he is all better, however. Otherwise he may have a bad reaction to it. I would put of the medicine also for a few days because viruses can be obstructed with medicine and then it will take a long time to be cured. Let the virus run it's course and then go away. I suggest this because it seems that he is not extremely uncomfortable. Give him lots of fluids and after a few days if he doesn't get better take him to the doctor.
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