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Suggest Treatment For Allergy In A Child Causing Persistent Cough
Hi, my name is Nikki. i have a 13 yr old son. since he was around 8 he gets a annoying cough twice a year. he seems like he s always sick and he has allergy eyes. the allergy test came back he s basicly allergic to outside. i give him allegra it docent seem to help. he sleeps a lot and is very pale
Mon, 19 Nov 2018
Hello,
I think he should do allergy shots to bust the immune system to get used to this allergens.
He may need this injection several times for 3-5 years till his body gets used to the allergens and stops this extensive response.
Now he can use antihistamines such as Benadryl or Cetirizine to reduce symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
I think he should do allergy shots to bust the immune system to get used to this allergens.
He may need this injection several times for 3-5 years till his body gets used to the allergens and stops this extensive response.
Now he can use antihistamines such as Benadryl or Cetirizine to reduce symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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