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Can Antibiotics Be Repeated For An Infant For Recurring Cough?

Hi sir , my girl baby who is 3 1/2 months old is suffering from cold and severe cough for the past three days.. Doc suggested mucolite and maxtra . Now her poop is green in colour with mucus.. But still she is suffering from cough, again we consulted doc and he suggested antibiotic (clavam ₹), now I am confused whether to give antibiotic or not.. I am so worried and she s a preterm baby (35 weeks) .now her Weight is 4.5 kg .. Birth weight 2.2kg.. Thank you
Tue, 10 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your child has reoccurring cough along with greenish discharge from secretions which is due to upper respiratory tract infection. I would suggest you to consult Pediatrician/ ENT specialist for proper evaluation and get it diagnosed. you should go for blood tests, sputum tests and X-ray chest done. Yes you can repeat antibiotic. You should give child antihistamine drug as well such as Levocetrizine. Avoid exposure to allergens. Give child nebulization with salbutamol and pulmicort.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Can Antibiotics Be Repeated For An Infant For Recurring Cough?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child has reoccurring cough along with greenish discharge from secretions which is due to upper respiratory tract infection. I would suggest you to consult Pediatrician/ ENT specialist for proper evaluation and get it diagnosed. you should go for blood tests, sputum tests and X-ray chest done. Yes you can repeat antibiotic. You should give child antihistamine drug as well such as Levocetrizine. Avoid exposure to allergens. Give child nebulization with salbutamol and pulmicort. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari