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Can I Give Him Lorrinase To My Son For A Long Cough ?

hi doctor my son is having cough for almost 6 days now doctor had presrcibed cough syrup Excylin however he said if the cough continues for more than 3 days start giving him antibiotic i dont prefer antibiotics can i give him lorrinase
Tue, 23 Aug 2011
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Pediatrician, Infectious Diseases,  's  Response
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Cough is a symptom of airways or lung pathology mostly infection.even if treated symptomatically by anti histaminics like lorrinase it may persist if the underlying infection is untreated.Viral infections do not require antibiotics and the cough is usually short lasting .But this can only be diagnosed by your doctor after complete examination. So its best to follow his advice.
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Pediatrician,  Dr. Vibin K V's  Response
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welcome to Health Care Magic forum,
if your doctor told about antibiotic, he might require but just make sure he is giving it confirming infection in the child. needs to do a chest x ray. if there is infection, cough wont subside without antibiotics.
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Can I Give Him Lorrinase To My Son For A Long Cough ?

Hello Welcome to Healthcare magic Cough is a symptom of airways or lung pathology mostly infection.even if treated symptomatically by anti histaminics like lorrinase it may persist if the underlying infection is untreated.Viral infections do not require antibiotics and the cough is usually short lasting .But this can only be diagnosed by your doctor after complete examination. So its best to follow his advice. Thanks