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What Causes Intermittent Cough In A Child?

Hello, my child ( Age 4) has been coughing off and on now for 3 weeks. He has went to the doctor twice already and they gave him antibiotics which didn t help- He does have what seems to be a wet cough but he isnt getting the phlegm . What is going on with him?
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Hi,

Understanding your concern. As per your query, your child has symptoms of intermittent cough which could be due to a chest infection. It seems immunity of the child is getting impaired. I would suggest you visit pediatrician once and get it examined by x-ray chest.

Start treatment after proper examination. You can go for swab and sputum test. Start treatment after a proper diagnosis is made out. Till then take a proper course of antibiotics to you. Take steam inhalation. Avoid intake of cold beverages and outside food.

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

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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What Causes Intermittent Cough In A Child?

Hi, Understanding your concern. As per your query, your child has symptoms of intermittent cough which could be due to a chest infection. It seems immunity of the child is getting impaired. I would suggest you visit pediatrician once and get it examined by x-ray chest. Start treatment after proper examination. You can go for swab and sputum test. Start treatment after a proper diagnosis is made out. Till then take a proper course of antibiotics to you. Take steam inhalation. Avoid intake of cold beverages and outside food. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist