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What Could Recurring Cough In A Child Mean?

My 2 1/2 years old daughter has been coughing for a while now. It started in November but it went away and it keeps coming back periodically. It only happens at night time. We do not use the Air condition anymore because my husband thought that’s the reason why she s coughing. We open the windows and sometimes use the fan if it’s really hot since we re in Ghana, West Africa at the moment. She s gone through 4 different kinds of cough syrups. She didn’t sleep all through the night yesterday. It starts with heavy snoring with block nostrils which causes her to cough. It feels like there s something in her throat that she’s trying to get out. I spoke with her doctor in Ghana and she prescribed a cough syrup and an allergy medication. I’m hoping it helps. Does anyone have another suggestion for me? I would really appreciate it very much. Thanks.
Fri, 8 Dec 2017
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Greetings from Chennai.
By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -
Questions:
1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless?
2. How many nights per month does her sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?
3. Does she feel breathless when she runs around or plays with other kids?
4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?
5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?
6. Is the cough always associated with fever?

Please revert back to me with answers so that I can guide you better.

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Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Could Recurring Cough In A Child Mean?

Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Greetings from Chennai. By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you - Questions: 1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless? 2. How many nights per month does her sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms? 3. Does she feel breathless when she runs around or plays with other kids? 4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes? 5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.? 6. Is the cough always associated with fever? Please revert back to me with answers so that I can guide you better. You can approach me at the following link. Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it. Please find the link below - www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696 Regards - Dr. Sumanth