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Is Nebulizing A Child For Persistent Cough And Cold The Right Treatment?
hi, my son is 2.8 years old .from the last two months he is having cough, cold and fever every week..now his doctor prescribed nebulize with levolin respules (1.25 mg).i gave it thrice a day but after that his heart beats very fast..i got his chest x-ray , that is normal..and chest is clear but doctor is saying that chest is full of cough...i went for second opinion to another doctor and he said that everything is normal and prescribed Alaspan syrup thrice a day.is nebulize ok for my son? sometimes while sleeping he pukes cough.
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have persistent cough and cold which are pointing towards condition known as severe upper respiratory tract infection. The infection is probably a strep throat which due to lack of treatment. I would suggest you to give nebulization to child with proper precaution. Give cough expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective. I would suggest you to consult pediatrician without any delay. Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. Mast cell stablizers such as sodium cromoglycate is effective to prevent infection. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have persistent cough and cold which are pointing towards condition known as severe upper respiratory tract infection. The infection is probably a strep throat which due to lack of treatment. I would suggest you to give nebulization to child with proper precaution. Give cough expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective. I would suggest you to consult pediatrician without any delay. Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. Mast cell stablizers such as sodium cromoglycate is effective to prevent infection. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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