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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough
2yr son had severe cough. Doctor gave 3 days(day and evening) nebulizer. Then suggested Levolin syrup for 5 days, 2.5 ml, 3 times daily. Cough didn t stop. On the 9th day my son had high fever 103 F and running nose and cough. Took to another doctor...Advised cold water sponging to reduce temperature. Gave 5 days medicine. Syrups: augumentin, levolin, alerid, broncorex, parecetomol. Day 1: temperature shown 102 in morning and reduced to 98 in noon, evening again 102. Gave each time tap water sponging to reduce temp and all the syrup. No improvement.Day 2: same temp. Gave sponging and syrup s. Running nose stopped. Urine was in coffee brown color.Day 3: temp reduced to 101. Gave sponging and syrups. Urine in yellow.Day 4: temp reduced to 99. Maintained same throughout the day. But running nose started again and severe cough. Vomiting in the noon. Urine normal. He is continuously coughing while sleeping. Please advise.
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent cough despite taking medication which is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. It seems due to poor immunity of body you are highly susceptible and prone to infections.The infection is probably a strep throat. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. . For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. Avoid taking cold beverages. You should take mast cell stabilizers to prevent from infection. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin at least for 10 days along with mucolytic agents. Go for complete blood count and platelet count to rule out any hidden systemic pathology. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent cough despite taking medication which is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. It seems due to poor immunity of body you are highly susceptible and prone to infections.The infection is probably a strep throat. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. . For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. Avoid taking cold beverages. You should take mast cell stabilizers to prevent from infection. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin at least for 10 days along with mucolytic agents. Go for complete blood count and platelet count to rule out any hidden systemic pathology. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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