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Could Prolonged Cough In An Infant Be Asthma?
Hi just enquiring baby girl 22weeks old she has really bad cough from birth andand is sick after every bottle but not sick after solids she has been on gaviscon for reflux then they thought it could be asthma I am not convicted could I get a second opinion
Wed, 31 May 2023
Hi,
Infants can have asthma, but it is not always the cause of a prolonged cough. There are many other possible causes of coughing in infants, including respiratory infections, allergies, reflux, and other medical conditions.
If your baby has been diagnosed with asthma, it is important to follow the treatment plan provided by your healthcare provider. This may include medications such as inhaled bronchodilators and corticosteroids, as well as environmental modifications to reduce exposure to triggers such as smoke, dust, and allergens.
If you are not convinced that asthma is the cause of your baby's cough, you may want to consider seeking a second opinion from a different healthcare provider. They can evaluate your baby's symptoms and medical history to determine if further testing or evaluation is necessary.
If you require a personalized response, kindly use the Ask A Doctor service and post a follow-up. Take care. Hope I have answered your question.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Infants can have asthma, but it is not always the cause of a prolonged cough. There are many other possible causes of coughing in infants, including respiratory infections, allergies, reflux, and other medical conditions.
If your baby has been diagnosed with asthma, it is important to follow the treatment plan provided by your healthcare provider. This may include medications such as inhaled bronchodilators and corticosteroids, as well as environmental modifications to reduce exposure to triggers such as smoke, dust, and allergens.
If you are not convinced that asthma is the cause of your baby's cough, you may want to consider seeking a second opinion from a different healthcare provider. They can evaluate your baby's symptoms and medical history to determine if further testing or evaluation is necessary.
If you require a personalized response, kindly use the Ask A Doctor service and post a follow-up. Take care. Hope I have answered your question.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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