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Why Does A Child Have A Prolonged Cough?
Hi, my daughter is 2 years old, she has a severe cough, especically at night, she ends up making a hissing sound. She has had this cough twice before in the past couple of months. She also had a little bit of diahrrea a few days ago. Please assist I am worried
Wed, 18 Jun 2014
Hi,
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Severe cough during nights for a prolonged period suggests that he may be suffering from whooping cough.
Erythromycin is the drug of choice.
You may use along with antibiotic some bronchodilator like salbutamol 3 times daily.
For immediate relief you may use steroid in consultation with your doctor.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Severe cough during nights for a prolonged period suggests that he may be suffering from whooping cough.
Erythromycin is the drug of choice.
You may use along with antibiotic some bronchodilator like salbutamol 3 times daily.
For immediate relief you may use steroid in consultation with your doctor.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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