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Is It Safe To Use Inhaler For Cold And Cough?

hello doctor..... my son is 1yr 10 months old now.when he was 4 mnths it was observed havin TB, so we gave an ATT course of 6 mnths to him,after that his reports were ok. But since then he continuously develop fever,cold & cough within a duration 0f 1 or 1& 1/2 months. what may be the cause, my doctor is saying he is allergic reaction,he is suggesting to keep him on inhaler but i dont want to......please tell me wat i should do.
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Hi
Welcome to the HCM

I completely understand your concerns but don't worry. The most likely reason for such complaints are recurrent viral infections which are usually self limiting and improve gradually over time. The frequency increases after tuberculosis due to low immunity.

Allergic coughs are not usually associated with fever spikes. Use of inhaler therapy is purely guided by lung functions and clinical examination.

So, I would recommend you the following measures to help him out:
1. Maintain a proper record of signs and symptoms and response to treatment.
2. You may check him for immunity by CBC
3. Also go for pulmonary function test if he suffers from recurrent wheeze and coughs.
4. For symptomatic treatment give Syp. Chlorpheniramine or Benadryl.
5. Ensure a good healthy diet and plenty of fluids.


Hopefully this will help you.
Take care
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Is It Safe To Use Inhaler For Cold And Cough?

Hi Welcome to the HCM I completely understand your concerns but don t worry. The most likely reason for such complaints are recurrent viral infections which are usually self limiting and improve gradually over time. The frequency increases after tuberculosis due to low immunity. Allergic coughs are not usually associated with fever spikes. Use of inhaler therapy is purely guided by lung functions and clinical examination. So, I would recommend you the following measures to help him out: 1. Maintain a proper record of signs and symptoms and response to treatment. 2. You may check him for immunity by CBC 3. Also go for pulmonary function test if he suffers from recurrent wheeze and coughs. 4. For symptomatic treatment give Syp. Chlorpheniramine or Benadryl. 5. Ensure a good healthy diet and plenty of fluids. Hopefully this will help you. Take care