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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough In A Child

Posted on Fri, 8 Jul 2016

Question: My son has had a bad cough, both productive and non productive for about 10 days; he does not cough in his sleep and otherwise he feels fine. Should I take him to get checked?

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query. If you provide more information then it will be more helpful.
What is the colour of sputum when it is productive. ?
Is there any breathlessness. Or wheezing sound.?
Does he had any history of allergy. ?
Is he having fever. ?
How it started now. ? Is it started with cold.?
Is there any nasal block. ?

Please update with answers to above questions.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (11 minutes later)

Thank you so much Dr. XXXXXXX ..Not much sputum, light or clear; he usually just spits if he as any. No breathlessness, but he sounds very "croaky"; no history of allergy, no fever, it did not start with a cold, no stuffy nose

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be related to laryngopharyngeal reflux.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up query.

In that case it can be related to laryngopharyngeal reflux. Acid reflux can cause throat and upper respiratory irritation cough and mucus production. Taking proton pump inhibitors like esomeprazole ( Nexium ) for 1 to 2 weeks will be helpful for this. Avoid excess spicy, excess fatty and junk food. Carbonated drinks and coffee should be avoided also.Have dinner at least 2 hours before bed time. Raise the head end more with extra pillows while sleeping.

Even after following above measures still he is having cough then consult your physician for proper physical examination and auscultation of lungs.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (7 minutes later)

Thank you again, this is an excellent suggestion, and if there is no improvement, I will make an appointment with his pediatrician.

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.

Let me know if you have any follow up or further queries.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar