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Suggest Treatment For Cough
My son is 5 years old. When he went to bed he was fine, but come 2am I woke up to hearing him coughing. It is persistent and sounds like he sometimes has trouble breathing when he coughs. He s spit up a white, foamy mucus substance but still has coughing fits. Its over 2 hours now. Should I call the doctor? How can I make him comfortable to sleep?
Fri, 31 Oct 2014
Hi Dear
Welcome to the HCM,
Child is suffering with upper respiratory tract infection.
Requirs some antihistaminic decongestant along with paracetamol to relieve the symptoms.
Antibiotic may also be required if your pediatrician decides to give after local examination of the child.
Hope the query is answered.
thanks
Welcome to the HCM,
Child is suffering with upper respiratory tract infection.
Requirs some antihistaminic decongestant along with paracetamol to relieve the symptoms.
Antibiotic may also be required if your pediatrician decides to give after local examination of the child.
Hope the query is answered.
thanks
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