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Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough In A Child

Hai Doc,my 5year old daughter has had a cough for two weeks now.it started as a wet cough and after medication went into a dry cough.I have given her different medications like amoxyl and piriton (advised by a physician) and some cough syrup..please help as the cough doesnt seem to stop.maybe even a home remedy if possible
Wed, 14 Sep 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of dry cough which are pointing towards condition known as severe upper respiratory tract infection.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Give child steam inhalation which is very effective for your child. Give child proper rest. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test along with x ray of the chest to detect exact level of infection and start treatment accordingly. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course along with decongestants and mucolytic agents .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough In A Child

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of dry cough which are pointing towards condition known as severe upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Give child steam inhalation which is very effective for your child. Give child proper rest. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test along with x ray of the chest to detect exact level of infection and start treatment accordingly. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course along with decongestants and mucolytic agents . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari