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Suggest Treatment For Cough Caused By Allergy
My child a 5 year old girl, is suffering of some kind of cough allergies about 3 years now, she is being treated by a local specialist, he has prescribe a Budate solution for her. the coughing stopped for a little while but now it has started again. its a chesty cough she has it now for about 1 month despite using cough medicine and the Budate itself it won't stop. Can you give me some advise please. thank you.
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Hello.
Thank you for asking at HCM.
I went through your daughter's history and both allergic and non-allergic causes are possible.
My suggestions for your daughter will be as follows:
1. Personally I would consider a combination of montelukast and levoceitirizine for at least 2-4 weeks (depending upon response) to her.
2. I would like to know the dose of the Budate. Also, I would like to review technique/device of giving Budate to her. (I guess you are nebulizing, it's ok, but I would like to review technique of nebulization also).
3. Once montelukast and levocetirizine can control symptoms, I would like to gradually reduce dose of Budate.
4. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist-Immunologist who will advice your daughter allergy testing, which will help you identify substances she may be allergic to.
5. If any family member smokes, please at least advise him/her not to smoke inside home, if he/she cannot quit smoking.
6. Please try to keep your daughter away from exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution as much as possible.
7. A nutritive diet rich in vitamins and minerals (e.g., adequate fruits, green leafy vegetables and sprouted beans) will also be helpful in a long run.
Hope above answer will be helpful to you.
Wish your daughter a quick recovery and the best of the health.
Should you have any concern, please feel free to ask at HCM.
Regards.
Thank you for asking at HCM.
I went through your daughter's history and both allergic and non-allergic causes are possible.
My suggestions for your daughter will be as follows:
1. Personally I would consider a combination of montelukast and levoceitirizine for at least 2-4 weeks (depending upon response) to her.
2. I would like to know the dose of the Budate. Also, I would like to review technique/device of giving Budate to her. (I guess you are nebulizing, it's ok, but I would like to review technique of nebulization also).
3. Once montelukast and levocetirizine can control symptoms, I would like to gradually reduce dose of Budate.
4. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist-Immunologist who will advice your daughter allergy testing, which will help you identify substances she may be allergic to.
5. If any family member smokes, please at least advise him/her not to smoke inside home, if he/she cannot quit smoking.
6. Please try to keep your daughter away from exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution as much as possible.
7. A nutritive diet rich in vitamins and minerals (e.g., adequate fruits, green leafy vegetables and sprouted beans) will also be helpful in a long run.
Hope above answer will be helpful to you.
Wish your daughter a quick recovery and the best of the health.
Should you have any concern, please feel free to ask at HCM.
Regards.
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