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What Causes Persistent Cough Despite Giving Expectus Syrup?
My Kid is 18 months old. She is having cold for the past 15 days. Doctor advised to give MAXTRA cold syrup. But cold has not reduced. She is having cough while lying down for the past 4 days. We are giving EXPECTUS syrup. But no change. Should we go for alternate medicine?
Wed, 7 Jun 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If having a cough for more than 2 weeks then we need to look for the underlying cause. Simple flu is unlikely to be this much longer. Kindly get him examined with your doctor to look for any wheeze or features if long-term (chronic) chest infections. If he is having fever also, please do this urgently.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Asla
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If having a cough for more than 2 weeks then we need to look for the underlying cause. Simple flu is unlikely to be this much longer. Kindly get him examined with your doctor to look for any wheeze or features if long-term (chronic) chest infections. If he is having fever also, please do this urgently.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Asla
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