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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Cold And Cough In A Child
hi doctor, my son who is 3.5 years old has running nose from the day he joined playschool. it doesnt seem to subside. sometimes it is accompanied by fever. he also snores,wakes up during nights and breathes open mouthed.otherwise he is active.the paediatrician treated him for allergy,but when we took second opinion we got to know he has adenoids.the doctor has suggested a spray. but the e.n.t. surgeon insists that an operation is necessary.am in a dilemma. what to do?should i go with the paediatrician or the e.n.t?please help.and will recurrent cold and cough stop after the surgery, how safe is it and at what age can it be performed?
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your child has symptoms of recurrent cough and cold which is due to allergic reaction or due to repeated viral respiratory tract infections. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take combination of antihistamine and antibiotic drugs. Use vaporizers rub. Use room humidifiers as well to prevent any allergic reaction to child. You should take antihistamine such as Benadryl or Chlorpheniramine along with Amoxicillin. Avoid hot, sharp, spicy food. You should give cough expectorants to child. I would advise you to get your sinus x ray and chest X-ray done and consult your physician to find proper diagnosis and then start treatment as per that. Visit pulmonologist/ pediatrician once and get it examined if symptoms keeps on persisting. Start treatment after proper diagnosis. You can go for sinus reconstruction surgery after complete examination by doctor.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your child has symptoms of recurrent cough and cold which is due to allergic reaction or due to repeated viral respiratory tract infections. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take combination of antihistamine and antibiotic drugs. Use vaporizers rub. Use room humidifiers as well to prevent any allergic reaction to child. You should take antihistamine such as Benadryl or Chlorpheniramine along with Amoxicillin. Avoid hot, sharp, spicy food. You should give cough expectorants to child. I would advise you to get your sinus x ray and chest X-ray done and consult your physician to find proper diagnosis and then start treatment as per that. Visit pulmonologist/ pediatrician once and get it examined if symptoms keeps on persisting. Start treatment after proper diagnosis. You can go for sinus reconstruction surgery after complete examination by doctor.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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