Suggest Treatment For Cough In A Child

Posted on Tue, 8 Dec 2015

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Question : my 4 yrs old daughter suffering from cough last 15 days but not treated well we are giving medicine histafree,Tg cof A,
suggest better treatment.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Steam inhalation

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Your daughter seems to have post viral cough, which remains for a little longer time.
Does she have a history of asthma or allergic rhinitis?
If there is no relief by these medications, then you should give her steam inhalation twice to thrice a day. This will definitely help her.
She should also get an evaluation by an ENT specialist to rule out any infection in the pharynx or chronic pharyngitis, which also causes chronic cough.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (8 minutes later)

this caugh may due renovation and painting works going on in our home which may cause cough?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it can

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, paint and dust can lead to allergic cough.
needs to keep her nose and mouth covered in areas freshly painted or having a lot of dust.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar