Since yall are virtual MDs/Urgent Care and all

Bateaulover · March 2013

For two days my son has had a "light" runny nose, and excuse the term, but eye boogers. Now its only his right eye with matted lashes. Yellow discharge. Would you take him in or wait until Monday? (My Pedi isn't in town today so I would need to drive 30 minutes OR take him to Pediatric Urgent Care tomorrow.)

It almost looks like the "cold" has manifested itself in his eye--but not the redness of pinkeye...yet.

robynlesley · March 2013

Sounds like a sinus infection with the yellow discharge. I'd drive the 30 minutes to the pedi today.

Hope he feels better.

Bateaulover · March 2013

Thx! That is what I was leaning toward, just needed some O&D validation.

mben1119 · March 2013

DS gets like this when he has ear infections. I'd try to get him in today or tomorrow, even to Urgent Care if you need to.

Bateaulover · March 2013

The yellow discharge is from his eyes--nose is clear. We are in GA so things are starting to bloom. He is 19 mos old and has not had an antibiotic yet. He had a low grade fever 2 nights ago, but none since.

His appetite is a little off, but he

Bateaulover · March 2013

EllaHella:

That all sounds more like allergies to me. I would call and ask about pink eye meds and ask about a dosage

Bateaulover · March 2013

That's a big 10-4. Roger, over and out.

scrappingcat · March 2013

Personally I'd wait it out and see if it gets worse, especially if he seems otherwise ok (eating, good attitude, ect).

Sonadora · March 2013

Last time B had yellow discharge from her eye, it turned out to be an ear infection. I'd call the nurse line and ask if they think you should come in. It's probably not pink eye if the eye isn't looking pink/blood shot.