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How Can Chronic Cough In An Infant Be Treated?

My son 11 years has had a cough for 3 weeks now Cold has gone but left with a cough Non productive, no fever Tried saline nebs with little effect, various cough syrups with little effect Ventolin syrup but cough returned Started some predcort 20mg daily with some effect, wanted to kno what else to try or is this dose acceptable He is approximately 90lbs
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Hello,

I would suggest following for better outcome of your child as:
• Try to figure out when the spell of cough gets peak, I mean to say locate any exacerbating factor which is working as an allergen to irritate the respiratory mucosa of him as dusty environment, pollens, house dust, any noxious gases, chemicals, and others
• Whenever going outside wear face mask
• Avoid certain places like heavy people gathering till recovery
• Gargles with apple seed vinegar 3 times a day
• Balanced nutritious diet to combat the pathogens attack
• Hygiene of nose, ears, and mouth
• Avoid exposure to excess cold
• Avoid commercial preparations orally as chocolates, pastries, cookies, excess sugar, artificial sweeteners, oily, spicy, junk items, non veg, beverages, cold drinks, chilled items, ice creams, biscuits at present
• Needs more love and affection of parents in this stage, give more time to him in comparison to routine, he will recover very fast from that
• Control any anger episodes
• Regular walking in fresh air, exercises, deep breathing, yoga surely work best
• Keep him away from even other person who is smoking (to protect from passive smoking effect)
• Dose of your tablet is okay as per his age and weight calculations
• Later on if required can consult an allergy specialist for the same

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
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How Can Chronic Cough In An Infant Be Treated?

Hello, I would suggest following for better outcome of your child as: • Try to figure out when the spell of cough gets peak, I mean to say locate any exacerbating factor which is working as an allergen to irritate the respiratory mucosa of him as dusty environment, pollens, house dust, any noxious gases, chemicals, and others • Whenever going outside wear face mask • Avoid certain places like heavy people gathering till recovery • Gargles with apple seed vinegar 3 times a day • Balanced nutritious diet to combat the pathogens attack • Hygiene of nose, ears, and mouth • Avoid exposure to excess cold • Avoid commercial preparations orally as chocolates, pastries, cookies, excess sugar, artificial sweeteners, oily, spicy, junk items, non veg, beverages, cold drinks, chilled items, ice creams, biscuits at present • Needs more love and affection of parents in this stage, give more time to him in comparison to routine, he will recover very fast from that • Control any anger episodes • Regular walking in fresh air, exercises, deep breathing, yoga surely work best • Keep him away from even other person who is smoking (to protect from passive smoking effect) • Dose of your tablet is okay as per his age and weight calculations • Later on if required can consult an allergy specialist for the same Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel