For the record, I'm going to call my duty doctor first thing tomorrow, but for now I need some insight to help me sleep at night..
My almost 1 year old and I are currently home (travelled to see family) for 2 weeks. He's developed a runny nose and a cough, and as of this morning has had a fever of 38,5. Called the doctor, they listened to his chest but were not too concerned. They took a blood sample (which is routine for diagnosis over here) and called me back to say "it looks like a bacterial infection" and prescribed antibiotics for 5 days...?
Q ! - aren't antibiotics only prescribed in case of confirmed pneumonia? Or are they also taken as a preventative measure?
I just really want to know what the NHS / UK doctor would do in this case, as I am very wary of the health system over here.. ahhh..
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Antibiotics in treating a cough? Need sensible advice!
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cosmicdancer89 · 27/04/2016 21:43
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