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What Causes Persistent Cold And Cough With Laryngitis?

Hello,
I baby is having cold and cough for last 5-6 days. He is 1 and half year old. He also cought with fever and doctor started antibiotic. His voice was also changed. (as normally observe in cold.) Now , fever is cured however, cold and cough still persist. Also, today, his voice is again changed . What should I do now?
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Thank you for asking querry.
Some babies have allergic tendencies hence get cough and cold.
As per your description its a laryngitis due to viral infection ,though the infection is cured some inflammation remains.
Hence it will take time to recover.
Hope you find this helpful.
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Regards,
Dr rushikesh kute
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What Causes Persistent Cold And Cough With Laryngitis?

Thank you for asking querry. Some babies have allergic tendencies hence get cough and cold. As per your description its a laryngitis due to viral infection ,though the infection is cured some inflammation remains. Hence it will take time to recover. Hope you find this helpful. Rate the above answer if you like it. Regards, Dr rushikesh kute