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What Causes Sporadic Cough At Night For My 4 Year Old Grandson?

My grandson, age 4, coughs at night after swimming. His coughing water doesn t happen every time he swims, but sporadically. How do we prevent these episodes and are they dangerous. He had RSV as a toddler and I m wondering if that made him more prone...?
Mon, 12 Oct 2015
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi...this is not at all related to the RSV infection he had as an young kid. Sporadic cough need not be worried about, unless the kid is breathless. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.
For cold you can use Cetrizine at 0.25mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days.
For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Causes Sporadic Cough At Night For My 4 Year Old Grandson?

Hi...this is not at all related to the RSV infection he had as an young kid. Sporadic cough need not be worried about, unless the kid is breathless. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. For cold you can use Cetrizine at 0.25mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days. For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion. Regards - Dr. Sumanth