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What Causes Difficulty In Breathing Along With Running Nose And Cough?

My daughter is sick,I m trying to figure out what she may have..symptoms are difficulty breathing,runny nose,coughing,decreased appetite,fever sometimes and fatigue..can you possibly help me figure out what she may have,she has been sick for three days already
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have difficulty in breathing along with running nose and cough. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like viral syndrome , hay fever , sinusitis , allergens , common cold , nasal polyps and allergic reaction . But in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to viral infection . I would suggest you to stay hydrated , take ORS solution also , take anti histamine like zyrtec , keep away from allergens like dust and take proper rest .You can also take decongestant nasal drops containing Xylometazoline. Consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe anti pyretic , anti viral like acyclovir , decongestant along with analgesic .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Difficulty In Breathing Along With Running Nose And Cough?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have difficulty in breathing along with running nose and cough. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like viral syndrome , hay fever , sinusitis , allergens , common cold , nasal polyps and allergic reaction . But in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to viral infection . I would suggest you to stay hydrated , take ORS solution also , take anti histamine like zyrtec , keep away from allergens like dust and take proper rest .You can also take decongestant nasal drops containing Xylometazoline. Consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe anti pyretic , anti viral like acyclovir , decongestant along with analgesic . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari