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What Causes Palpitations After Severe Cough?
My 4 year old was coughing a lot, in vegas, had headache, felt warm , gave ibuprofen 5ml at 8 pm felt better, threw up at 11:30 pm, coughing stopped, now his heart is beating fast, gave him a few sips of water, he asked if it s water. Should I take him to emergency room for fast heart beat?
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Hello,
Most of the cough syrups contain active ingredients like salbutamol which can cause palpitations and rapid heart rate. Generally, it is a transient response and will settle by itself.
If the palpitations persist long, better to consult a pediatrician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Most of the cough syrups contain active ingredients like salbutamol which can cause palpitations and rapid heart rate. Generally, it is a transient response and will settle by itself.
If the palpitations persist long, better to consult a pediatrician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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