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Could Severe Cough With No Help From Antibiotics Indicate Whooping Cough?

My 22 month old baby has been on various antibiotics for infections etc. but now he has a server cough which seems to be getting worse and I've given him cough syrome for over 2 days now. Iam quite concerned he's got whooping cough. Although he has been immunised. What should I do
posted on Sun, 23 Feb 2014
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
It is common for children to have recurrent infections till age of 6 years.
I suggest you to get him examined by pediatrician as physical examination of chest is needed.
Hope this helps.
Take care..
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Could Severe Cough With No Help From Antibiotics Indicate Whooping Cough?

Hi. Thanks for your query. It is common for children to have recurrent infections till age of 6 years. I suggest you to get him examined by pediatrician as physical examination of chest is needed. Hope this helps. Take care..