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Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough And Wheezing In A Child

Hello Sir, my son is 4 yrs n 4 months old having dry cough for two days and now seems to have wheezing... yesterday, he sneezed for at least 15-20 times but had little runny nose. i would like to know to control his wheezing and cough, can i give him asthalin syrup in 2.5 ml quantity??
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Hi,

Your child has symptoms of a dry cough and wheezing which seems to be due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. I would suggest you do warm saline gargles with a pinch of salt water.

Avoid cold carbonated beverages for a child. Take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you.

Consult paediatrician without any delay. The doctor may order a blood test, throat swab test and may prescribe antibiotics along with decongestants. For now, take a decongestant like Phenylephrine along with Asthalin 2.5 ml.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough And Wheezing In A Child

Hi, Your child has symptoms of a dry cough and wheezing which seems to be due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. I would suggest you do warm saline gargles with a pinch of salt water. Avoid cold carbonated beverages for a child. Take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. Consult paediatrician without any delay. The doctor may order a blood test, throat swab test and may prescribe antibiotics along with decongestants. For now, take a decongestant like Phenylephrine along with Asthalin 2.5 ml. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Harry Maheshwari, Dentist