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Suggest Treatment For Severe Wheezy Cough

Hi Dr Rynne, Am seeing GP for persistent wheezy cough. She has suggested whooping cough - aged 72 I know it is not this. Have tested high for Immunoglobins and given Avamys spray. Not sure this is correct. My immune system has not been working properly for 1 year. Anne
Mon, 23 Nov 2015
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If this is pertussis (whooping cough) it is best treated with early start of antibiotics. It also prevents spread of infection to others. In whooping cough yes steroids can be used and you are given the steroid spray. You may use that as it may reduce the local inflammation of the respiratory tissues. But there is no use of cough suppressants in whooping cough.

I will suggest you to consult either an Otorhinolaryngologist or a Pulmonologist for better assistance. He will do the required examination and will do some testes if needed. The treatment strategy may be needed to change according to your situation at the time of presentation.

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Suggest Treatment For Severe Wheezy Cough

Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. Thanks for consulting. If this is pertussis (whooping cough) it is best treated with early start of antibiotics. It also prevents spread of infection to others. In whooping cough yes steroids can be used and you are given the steroid spray. You may use that as it may reduce the local inflammation of the respiratory tissues. But there is no use of cough suppressants in whooping cough. I will suggest you to consult either an Otorhinolaryngologist or a Pulmonologist for better assistance. He will do the required examination and will do some testes if needed. The treatment strategy may be needed to change according to your situation at the time of presentation. Hope it was all you needed the answer for. If you have some more questions or doubts in mind, please let us know to help you. We are all a team of best experts from all over the world to assist patients online. Give your feedback to help us make this service even better. Healthiest Regards! Dr. Sumaira Kousar MD.