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Q: My child has a sudden high fever of 39.4°C on day 4 of taking antibiotics for tonsillitis. Should we see a doctor immediately?
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Myeongchan Kim
4 days ago2 min read
Q: I didn't give the full dose of fever reducer. Is it okay to give the rest a little later?
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Myeongchan Kim
4 days ago2 min read
Q: My child was diagnosed with the flu on Tuesday, and today (Thursday) they still have a mild fever, severe vomiting cough, and eye discharge. Should we see a doctor today?
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Myeongchan Kim
4 days ago3 min read
Q: Fever returned right after recovering from the flu. Can my child get infected again?
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Myeongchan Kim
4 days ago3 min read
Q: Is an 8-year-old child's resting heart rate of 120 bpm and sleeping heart rate of 90-100 bpm normal?
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Myeongchan Kim
5 days ago2 min read
Q: Water got on my stitched wound on the sole of my foot. What should I do?
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Myeongchan Kim
5 days ago2 min read
Q: My 6-year-old child gets fevers almost every month with white spots on tonsils, but fever reducers work well. Could this be PFAPA syndrome?
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Myeongchan Kim
5 days ago3 min read
Q: Can Influenza A cause white blood cell counts to drop to 1300?
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Myeongchan Kim
5 days ago2 min read
Q: My child has a low neutrophil count of 420 after severe viral infections. Is it safe to be discharged from the hospital, and how can I boost their immunity?
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Myeongchan Kim
5 days ago3 min read
Q: What is the correct time interval for antibiotics prescribed 3 times a day? Do I need to wake my child at night?
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Myeongchan Kim
6 days ago2 min read
Q: The flu test was negative, but the fever has returned. Could it still be the flu and should we retest?
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Myeongchan Kim
6 days ago2 min read
Q: I missed my child's morning antibiotic dose for two days. Will this cause resistance, and should I give an extra dose?
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Myeongchan Kim
6 days ago2 min read
Q: My child has had a 40°C fever for 3 days. How long does it last, and should I give medicine at 37.9°C before sleep?
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Myeongchan Kim
6 days ago2 min read
Q: What does a doctor mean by "if the fever doesn't go down" for a 14-month-old baby?
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Myeongchan Kim
6 days ago2 min read
Q: My 6-year-old had a high fever and vomited, but her temperature is normal now. Does she still need a flu test?
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Myeongchan Kim
7 days ago3 min read
Q: Does my 7-year-old need a flu test if she only has a low-grade fever with an ear infection and tonsillitis?
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Myeongchan Kim
Jun 142 min read
Q: My 3-year-old had Influenza A and the fever dropped, but a 40°C (104°F) high fever returned after 5 days. Is this normal or should we see a doctor?
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Myeongchan Kim
Jun 142 min read
Q: My 7-year-old weighs 45.3kg. Is it safe to give an acetaminophen dose higher than an adult's based on weight?
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Myeongchan Kim
Jun 142 min read
Q: My 6-year-old has a mild fever and cough, and I have a newborn at home. Should we see a doctor?
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Myeongchan Kim
Jun 142 min read
Q: Can chronic sinusitis cause fluctuating low-grade fevers? My child has had a fever and yellow snot for a year despite antibiotics.
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Myeongchan Kim
Jun 143 min read
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