What Causes Recurrent Cold And Cough?

Hello, Recurrence of cold and cough is due to exposure to a particular virus and the symptoms are due to reaction of the immune system to it. Help him stay away from sick people. He should not touch his mouth and nose with dirt hands. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene. He should take healthy home made food, should do regular walking and exercises. Make sure he is getting quality sleep. He should be adequately hydrated. He should take sips of water throughout the day, take fluids and beverages. He should take semi solid food so that he doesn t hurt the throat mucosa. Giving voice rest will be helpful. Mucolytics are effective. Taking antihistamine at bed time will help better control of allergic symptoms. Since he is having shortness of breath he should be clinically examined by a GP or visit ER to get evaluated. He should get all required blood tests, swab test, sputum test, imaging tests done to rule out collapsed lung, lung conditions like emphysema, COPD, bronchitis, bronchiectasis, etc. His treatment will depend on the pathology detected and severity of the symptoms. He will be given conservative treatment and physical therapy of required. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician