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What Causes Persistent Dry Cough In Children?

hi my 8 yr old son has a really bad dry cough for 10 wks now he has asthma on 2 inhalers ventolin and symbicot sincalur tablet at nite has been on antibitics steriods cough medicine (epitex codine phoydonex) chest x-ray was all clear he also sweats bad a night its driving him mad its so bad it interfers with everyday activities have you any answers that will help my son would br very grateful!!
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
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Asthma is usually triggered by exposure to allergens resulting in episodes of cough breathlessness etc.

You will need to identify what is triggering the attack of asthama. It may be allergens like pollens, dust, mite etc, Some times chemicals like perfumes, mosquito repellents etc.

Adequate treatment may not be as effective if exposure to allergens is continues.

You may consult immunologist who will do various test to identify possible allergens.
Also visit pediatric pulmonologist for Lung Function Tests and ask him to add bronchodilator Acebrophyllin along with long acting inhaled bronchodilators etc.

For any further query you may cosult me at Healthcare Magic.
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What Causes Persistent Dry Cough In Children?

Asthma is usually triggered by exposure to allergens resulting in episodes of cough breathlessness etc. You will need to identify what is triggering the attack of asthama. It may be allergens like pollens, dust, mite etc, Some times chemicals like perfumes, mosquito repellents etc. Adequate treatment may not be as effective if exposure to allergens is continues. You may consult immunologist who will do various test to identify possible allergens. Also visit pediatric pulmonologist for Lung Function Tests and ask him to add bronchodilator Acebrophyllin along with long acting inhaled bronchodilators etc. For any further query you may cosult me at Healthcare Magic.