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How Can severe Cough In A Child Be Treated?
My son is eleven years old he is suffering from severe cough since 5days,an allergy specialist has suggested esiflo 125 inhaler, montex lc, claricin 250,pulmoclear syrup and defcort syrup. He is taking the medicines since three days there is a difference, but not much. Please suggest
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
Hello,
Medication can't cure colds or flu, but hard candies or cough drops can help relieve a sore throat caused by coughing. Because of choking hazards, only give hard candies or cough drops to children over age 4.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera
Oncologist
Medication can't cure colds or flu, but hard candies or cough drops can help relieve a sore throat caused by coughing. Because of choking hazards, only give hard candies or cough drops to children over age 4.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera
Oncologist
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