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Child Having Persistent Catarrh, Steaming, Decongestants Not Helped. How To Get Rid Of It?
My son (13 ) has had persistant catarrh for the past 10 days - we have been steaming and have tried decongestants but it hasnt got rid of it. I have cut down his dairy intake also. He looks grey and tired. Should I see doctor? He always seems to suffer from this after a cold and it takes a long time to go away, I am trying to get him to drink plenty but I dont know what else I can do - it seems to be inside his passages not running out his nose and affects his speech
Thu, 10 Jan 2013
Hi
The prolonged cartarrah may be seasonal allergic rhinitis or due to involvement of sinuses.
You can give oral antihistamine and nasal drops to relieve the nasal congestion and consult ENT surgeon for the examination of his nose and sinuses and further treatment
The prolonged cartarrah may be seasonal allergic rhinitis or due to involvement of sinuses.
You can give oral antihistamine and nasal drops to relieve the nasal congestion and consult ENT surgeon for the examination of his nose and sinuses and further treatment
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