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How Can Persistent Cough Be Treated?
Hello Doctor, My daughter (Age 4 yrs and 5 months) having cough for 8 days. She is not able to through it out... treatment is going from the day one... but problem persists... currently doctor has prescribed her Megaclav syrup, grilinctus syrup thank you
Tue, 15 Jul 2014
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Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.
I feel for intense cough, Promethazine will be a better choice, though it causes mild drowsiness. Consult your paediatrician regarding the dose.
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Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.
I feel for intense cough, Promethazine will be a better choice, though it causes mild drowsiness. Consult your paediatrician regarding the dose.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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