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What Could It Be If Child Is Having Intermittent Cough Inspite Of Taking Medication?
18 month old boy has a recurring dry cough, mainly at night. It will last 3-4 days then loosen and disappear only to return about 5-7 days later. I have tried everything including vaporizers, humidifiers, vaporub, glycerin and honey etc. What could this be?!
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Recurrent respiratory tract infections are quite common, But only 6 to 12 episodes a year are ok, not more than that.
Inadequately or /partially treated case may many times present like this.
Such children to be treated/investigated with the consultation of pediatrician. All the prescribed drugs to be given with recommended doses and duration according to the weight of the baby.
Hope the query is answered.
Thanks
Welcome to the HCM
Recurrent respiratory tract infections are quite common, But only 6 to 12 episodes a year are ok, not more than that.
Inadequately or /partially treated case may many times present like this.
Such children to be treated/investigated with the consultation of pediatrician. All the prescribed drugs to be given with recommended doses and duration according to the weight of the baby.
Hope the query is answered.
Thanks
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