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What Is The Right Medication For Asthma?
I have a 3yr old daughter who is asthmatic. She has a constant cough but her pediatrician said her lungs are clear so its not asthma but he prescibed predcort 20mg twice daily for 3 days. He said if she doesnt get any relief in 3 days to return with her. Is this the right medication for her?
Wed, 14 May 2014
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The most common causes of persistent coughing are: post nasal drip, asthma and then gastroesophageal reflux disease.
The predcort would help to reduce any inflammation contributing to her cough. Inflammation can be related to allergies.
Her doctor may also want to consider whether a post nasal drip is contributing to her coughing. Some persons may have a silent drip where only a cough is present.
This is treated with a nasal spray.
I hope this helps
The most common causes of persistent coughing are: post nasal drip, asthma and then gastroesophageal reflux disease.
The predcort would help to reduce any inflammation contributing to her cough. Inflammation can be related to allergies.
Her doctor may also want to consider whether a post nasal drip is contributing to her coughing. Some persons may have a silent drip where only a cough is present.
This is treated with a nasal spray.
I hope this helps
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