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Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough In A Child

Hi doc My 10m old son was taking agupen antibiotic for last 7days with dry cough and livolin syrup. 3 days back he started showinh allergy symptoms. rashes all over body As per my doc its change of weather from Delhi to pune since last week. I think it cld be introduction of ragi in his food for last 2 days. Pls suggest ur opinion. Thanks
Tue, 27 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your son has symptoms of dry cough which are pointing towards condition known as severe upper respiratory tract infection. Your son may have lung infection or bronchitis. Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. Do warm saline rinses , take rest. Mast cell stablizers such as sodium cromoglycate is effective to prevent infection. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest and Immunoglobulin G levels checked. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics penicillin at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough In A Child

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son has symptoms of dry cough which are pointing towards condition known as severe upper respiratory tract infection. Your son may have lung infection or bronchitis. Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. Do warm saline rinses , take rest. Mast cell stablizers such as sodium cromoglycate is effective to prevent infection. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest and Immunoglobulin G levels checked. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics penicillin at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari