My 3 year old has a chesty cough and a fever ranging between 101.5-102. He has had it for two days now. Is this something I should get checked out right away or give it a few days to see if it goes away?  Also in the past hes had seizures due to having a fever. We have been giving him alternating doses of ibuprofen an
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of chesty cough and fever which is getting worsened even after taking medications is due to persistence of respiratory tract infection which is getting chronic and leading to such symptoms. I would suggest you to consult pediatrician/ ENT specialist without any delay. Doctor may order blood test, throat swab test and examine completely. You should get an x-ray of chest done. You should go for pulmonary function tests as well to find out exact extent of infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with decongestants and bucolic agents. You should take decongestant nasal sprays containing Murine for instant relief. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. Furthermore, you should take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. You should use throat lozenges and go rinses with warm saline water. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,