she had a cold and fluid in her ears about 2 and a half weeks ago-took antibiotics and is sick again-I think its a different cold.would you take her or let it run its course.she has a sore throat and stuffed up nose and isnt running a fever
2006-11-13 03:10:15 · 13 answers · asked by cassiepiehoney 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
If she isn't running a fever then it is most likely only a cold and needs to run it's course. If she is getting sick that often though be sure she is using a good multivitamin and try using a good antioxidant supplement to help build up her immune system. Seems like her immune system is fairly run down if she get a cold and gets sick often. The only thing that concerns me is the fact that the doc didn't have you schedule an appointment to recehck her ears to see if the fluid had cleared up properly.
2006-11-13 03:14:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as she isn't running a fever I'd let it run its course. Try some over the counter meds and give her peppermint tea (you can add a little honey to sweeten it). It'll help flush the bad out and open her sinuses up. Plus it's great for the stomach which has a tendency to get upset when having to deal with sinus run-off.
2006-11-13 11:17:10 · answer #2 · answered by Nicole H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People, people, people, repeat after me: antibiotics do not cure viral infections. Colds, ear infections, and flu are caused by viruses in 90% of cases. Supportive care is indicated with plenty of fluids, rest and time. Your doctor probably just gave you an antibiotic because he or she got tired of lecturing you about the futility of antibiotics for viral infections.
2006-11-13 11:44:26 · answer #3 · answered by stingme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be viral infection in which you don't usually have a fever for.
if it's been a while, i suggest you take your daughter to the doctor because this can be really uncomfortable for her.
in some cases, antibiotics can work on a viral infection.
the best way to know? bring her to a doctor, have her tested to see if there is any bacterial infection (note: there are some cases of bacterial infection where in a child does not have a fever).
2006-11-13 18:20:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why waste money and the doctor's time. She probably did not need antibiotics the first time. Give her Tylenol and lot of fluids and let it run its course.
2006-11-13 11:15:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she isn't running a fever there really isn't anything a doctor can do for her. Push fluids, keep her warm and comfortable and let it run it's course. If she was on meds two weeks ago, you don't want her back on them, it could bring down her immune system.
2006-11-13 11:14:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
she should go back for a re-check. I know a mom that went through the same thing and she blew it off. he son ended up with a very serious throat infection he was in the hospital 9 days.
2006-11-13 23:31:08 · answer #7 · answered by vicki d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there's no fever then just let it run its course. They probably can't do anything right now anyway.
2006-11-13 11:13:06 · answer #8 · answered by momofmodi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i would take her to the docter if she is like me i always have to get an antibotic to cure stuff and sometimes they do not give a strong enough one. so she might need another antibotic a stronger one.
2006-11-13 11:16:06 · answer #9 · answered by crystal b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when it comes to ear take her immidiately to doc.....an infection can spread.
tell the Doc. what and which antibiotics she took.
doctor knows best.
2006-11-13 11:17:23 · answer #10 · answered by Googly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋