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Suggest Treatment For Constant Cough And Cold In A Child

My son is 5 years old and continuously suffering from cough and cold. sometimes he develops breathing problem while coughing severely. Doctor prescribed to use Duolin and even budecort in extreme condition. Is it safe for him? is there any side effect if using regularly? Also need to know is there any alternate way to protect him from frequent cold attacks
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of constant cough and cold which is mainly because of upper respiratory tract infection and it could be due to granular pharyngitis. Need not to worry about it. You should visit pediatrician once and get it examined. Symptoms resembling flu and normally takes 3 days for viral fever to go. Avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages. If cough is exaggerating you should go for chest X-ray, blood and sputum test of child. If it is bacterial infection start with proper course of antibiotics. Till then give crocin 4 hourly. Acetaminophen is also effective and you can give that as well. Give child proper rest without any discomfort. Give water after every few mins.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Constant Cough And Cold In A Child

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of constant cough and cold which is mainly because of upper respiratory tract infection and it could be due to granular pharyngitis. Need not to worry about it. You should visit pediatrician once and get it examined. Symptoms resembling flu and normally takes 3 days for viral fever to go. Avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages. If cough is exaggerating you should go for chest X-ray, blood and sputum test of child. If it is bacterial infection start with proper course of antibiotics. Till then give crocin 4 hourly. Acetaminophen is also effective and you can give that as well. Give child proper rest without any discomfort. Give water after every few mins. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari