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Suggest Treatment For Child Suffering From Constant Cough
My 2 year old has had a severe cough for over 8 weeks. He had croup and conjunctivitis around 5 weeks and now its turned into a chesty cough after one round of antibiotics. Should we go back to the doctor to get more? He has silent reflux and it gets worse when he has the flu. He seems to want to throw it up but is scared and ends up swallowing so he never gets rid of the flem.
Thu, 7 May 2020
Hi,
Cough persisting for 8 weeks in a child is something to be evaluated in detail. This may be from a chronic infection like bronchitis, tuberculosis or pertussis. Such prolonged cough can suggest an allergic condition like asthma also, but in this case cough is not that chesty, and will be more at night and early morning hours.
Reflex can cause cough, but it is usually more in laying down position and a dry type. Kindly take him to your pediatrician. You may be asked for some blood tests and an X-ray.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
Cough persisting for 8 weeks in a child is something to be evaluated in detail. This may be from a chronic infection like bronchitis, tuberculosis or pertussis. Such prolonged cough can suggest an allergic condition like asthma also, but in this case cough is not that chesty, and will be more at night and early morning hours.
Reflex can cause cough, but it is usually more in laying down position and a dry type. Kindly take him to your pediatrician. You may be asked for some blood tests and an X-ray.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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