My 2 year old has green secretions in his eyes and nose, coughs, has a fever and pimples appear and disappear on his face?

35-year-old woman2 years ago

My 2 year old has green discharge from his eyes and nose, coughs, fever, and pimples appearing and disappearing from his face When should I see a doctor with my child who has these symptoms?

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35-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Added : He has a fever since yesterday morning

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Good morning, ma'am,

How long has your child had secretions? Are the secretions green only in the morning or throughout the day?

What is his temperature?

Is your child able to eat and drink, even if less than usual?

What treatments have you tried so far?

Thank you for your help!

35-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Hello! Secretions since yesterday morning, green throughout the day. We wipe the eyes with boiled water, give tylenol or motrin to reduce the fever and ste-Justine's method with saline water in the syringe several times a day. The temperature oscillated between 39.9 and 38.1. He is eating and drinking, but less than usual. His sleep is very agitated because he is disturbed by secretions that make him cough. Thank you for your answer!

35-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Added: he had COVID in the last 2 weeks (positive test on August 28)

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Thanks for the feedback!

You seem to have taken care of the situation adequately, including Tylenol or Motrin for the fever (only one of the two, do not combine them), eye hygiene with clear water, and nasal hygiene which I encourage you to do as often as necessary during the day

It is common for appetite to be diminished during illness, but this is temporary. Encourage your child to drink a lot, even if it is in smaller quantities but more often. Encourage foods/liquids that your child likes during illness.

If the fever persists for 72 hours, or if he refuses to eat or drink, or if his general condition deteriorates, you should consult a doctor.

I wish him a speedy recovery and remain available if you have any further questions!

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

35-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Thank you so much! We were able to get an appointment today at our FMG so we will know for sure, he is still running a fever this morning and not getting any better

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Ah! then don't hesitate if there is anything!

35-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Thank you very much!

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Hello ma'am, I would like to follow up on the condition of your little one, is he getting better?

35-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Hello!

he hasn't had a fever since Friday morning and his secretions have decreased a lot. The doctor told us that it was probably a virus. Thank you so much for your help!

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Ah, glad to read that the situation has improved!

Sincerely,

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

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