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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough In An Infant

My baby is 5 months old and she has a terrible cough, because of the change in the season. I ve given her DPH cough and cold and she s not responding to it, as in its not working. What is your take on me trying Histatussin? Effectiveness, Side effects etc.
Thu, 7 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your infant have symptoms of severe cough in an infant which could be due to upper respiratory tract infection, poor immunity of body and due to allergic bronchitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get chest X-ray done. Go for blood and sputum test first and get it examined. Start treatment after proper diagnosis. You can give child Histatussin only after proper prescription. You should take combination of anti allergic and antihistamine medications for immediate relief. Go for pulmonary function tests as well. Sip on warm water. Avoid cold drinks. Take steam inhalation as well. You should take cough expectorants. Take proper course of antibiotics.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough In An Infant

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your infant have symptoms of severe cough in an infant which could be due to upper respiratory tract infection, poor immunity of body and due to allergic bronchitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get chest X-ray done. Go for blood and sputum test first and get it examined. Start treatment after proper diagnosis. You can give child Histatussin only after proper prescription. You should take combination of anti allergic and antihistamine medications for immediate relief. Go for pulmonary function tests as well. Sip on warm water. Avoid cold drinks. Take steam inhalation as well. You should take cough expectorants. Take proper course of antibiotics. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari