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How Can Cough In A Child Be Treated?

Dear Dr. My son is suffering from coughing which is reflecting at night prominently and very frequently for 10 minutes. And it disappears in a day time. His age is 9 years, and weight is 40 kg. Can 500 mg dose of Azithromycin given to him. Pls suggest me.
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Hello,

Thanks for your query on HCM

"As"per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this -

1)Do a clinical exam by your Doctor [pulmonologist]and do a complete blood count with differential to confirm the cause of coughing.

2)You can give OTC cough syrup and take right treatment after investigation only and if any bacterial infection is present then you can give [azithromycin] like this -

>6 mth 10 mg/kg
15-25 kg- 200 mg
26-35 kg- 300 mg
36-45 kg- 400 mg. All doses to be taken once daily for 3 days only.

Do follow few lifestyle modification like this -

1)Try to avoid cigarette smoke.

2)Do take a yearly flu vaccine can help protect you from getting the flu. You may also want to consider vaccination that protects against some types of pneumonia.

3)To reduce your risk of catching a viral infection, wash your hands frequently and get in the habit of using hand sanitizers.

4)Wear a surgical mask when you go outside.

Hope that helps
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How Can Cough In A Child Be Treated?

Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this - 1)Do a clinical exam by your Doctor [pulmonologist]and do a complete blood count with differential to confirm the cause of coughing. 2)You can give OTC cough syrup and take right treatment after investigation only and if any bacterial infection is present then you can give [azithromycin] like this - 6 mth 10 mg/kg 15-25 kg- 200 mg 26-35 kg- 300 mg 36-45 kg- 400 mg. All doses to be taken once daily for 3 days only. Do follow few lifestyle modification like this - 1)Try to avoid cigarette smoke. 2)Do take a yearly flu vaccine can help protect you from getting the flu. You may also want to consider vaccination that protects against some types of pneumonia. 3)To reduce your risk of catching a viral infection, wash your hands frequently and get in the habit of using hand sanitizers. 4)Wear a surgical mask when you go outside. Hope that helps