How can cough, fever and chills in a child be treated?
Patient: A 10 year old boy is send home with a diagnosis of viral bronchitis. Symptomatic treatment is prescribed. The mother calls and states that her son is now 48 hours late having purulent productive cough, temp of 103 and chill and not eating. What plan is most appropriate? Doctor: Hi,   A respiratory infection such as viral bronchitis can develop into pneumonia. The symptoms that you describe are compatible with pneumonia. I believe this child needs to be taken to either his primary care physician or the nearest emergency room as soon as possible.  Hope I have answered your query.  Let me know if I can assist you further.