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Mom of a 8 yr 4 m old boy2 years ago

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my child who is 5 year old had pneumonia and he was admitted at the hospital.he was on antibiotics and fluid for 3 days and got discharged after that.bt he was told to go an antibiotics cefidinir(5days) and azithromycin(4days).why there are 2 antiobiptics at a time after discharge also when he already had a course of antiobiotic from the hospital.shall I continue with the medicine

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist2 years ago

A. Looks like the child had a severe infection and that’s why the doctor has given to antibiotics and it is better to follow whatever your doctor has prescribed because they have seen the child in personWrite Your Answer Here

RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl2 years ago

A. The doctors must have suggested you these medicines you do some reason only it’s better to check with your doctor in case of any doubt because I would suggest you to go ahead with audio Dr suggesting is the new much better than Veedu

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