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Are Steroids And Antibiotics Advisable For Severe Cough In A 2 Year Old?

My 2.5 year old daughter is suffering from excessive cough and intermittent fever for last 4-5 days. At times, she coughs continuously for several minutes every hour, especially during midnight (unable to breathe through nose, she feels desperate for breath). Doctor had initally stuck to Crocin, Allegra and Brycanel syrups. But is now suggesting steroids (Betnesol or Omnacortil) and antibiotic (Cepodem). Her chest x-ray & CBC reports are ok, except ESR (which is 30, against a limit of 0 to 20). Please suggest whether we should go ahead with steroids and antibiotic.
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Hello.I just read through your question.
Yes, the steroid does make sense atvthe point. The most likely reason for the persistent cough is inflammation in the lungs. It is the steroid is an anti-inflammatory which will help resolve this. This is standard procedure.
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Are Steroids And Antibiotics Advisable For Severe Cough In A 2 Year Old?

Hello.I just read through your question. Yes, the steroid does make sense atvthe point. The most likely reason for the persistent cough is inflammation in the lungs. It is the steroid is an anti-inflammatory which will help resolve this. This is standard procedure.