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Acute constant Cough
Since 3 months my 5 year old son's cough not going away completely and in morning he coughs maximum. But he plays and performs normal day to day activities. We give him multiple coughs syrups but no use. And everyday he inhale mucus inside. Please guide.
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Watch for any allergies like dust pollen pollution or simple seasonal changes .
3 months is a long period
U need further investigation
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Hi,
Your child is having a long history of cough
I need further details regarding cough,
Is there any history of chocking in the past? Any family history of allergy, asthma?
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Can be allergic cough or wheeze
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Consult online or nearby paediatrician for a chest examination and detailed history
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Please consult a pediatrician for further evaluation and management.. long term coughing .. leads on to further difficulties .. so best to review the baby
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Give him levocetrizine tab 5 mg once a day and montair 5 mg once a day for 5 days .
Give him plain warm water to drink frequently
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This needs Investigation and proper treatment. Consult paediatrician .
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Hi.. Cough over 15 days needs evaluation.. please visit a pediatrician.
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It needs some investigations and detailed history.
It may be due to excessive cough production at night time.
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Give fet free diet in evening snacks and dinner.
give leukewarm water only for 2weeks.
avoid sour and cold food items.
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Dr. M.L.Kothari
Pediatrician
42 yrs exp
Jaipur
Dear parents,
Coughing more than 15day need detail check up &investigation.
Consult a paediatrician near by for quick relief
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Dr. Preeti Singh
Pediatrician
15 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Mam, from the details you have mentioned it appears to be an allergic cough most likely
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You need to mention the treatment given till now in detail
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Look for any irritant focus near bed .Please revert with other details.
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Dr. Devaraja
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11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
This needs evaluation.
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