Q. Why is my son having continuous chest congestion?
Hello doctor,
My son is 5 years old. He is dealing with continuous chest congestion and coughing with change in season. Doctor suggested Foracort 100 for two to three months with two shots in the morning and two at night after using nebulization Levolin 1.25 mg and Budecort 1 mg in the past for chest congestion. Will it affect his immunity? He eats healthy food with no junk at all, but still gets cough and congestion so frequently. Please suggest some medicine. Is it due to pollution? Or as he grow, will the things be better for him?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
- First off all I would suggest you to carry out chest x-ray and complete blood count to rule out lung infection like bronchitis.
- Foracort is a combination of Budesonide, a corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory and Formoterol, a long-acting bronchodilator, used to control his symptoms and improve lung function. This drug will not affect his immunity.
- It is most probably only due to allergy that is triggering his symptoms.
- Common allergens could be dust, pollution in metro, hairs of house pets, cold, etc. Yes, you are right, as your son will grow, his body will tolerate better.
- The best supplements to boost your child’s immune system are vitamin D and zinc.
- The herbs elderberry (sambucus) and astragalus are best for recurrent respiratory tract infections.
- For allergies fish oil, vitamin C and nettles are good.
Revert back after the tests to an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician
Was this answer helpful?
|Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
Related Questions:
I have allergies to wheat and milk products. Will I never be able to take it?
.. the wheal sizes for these allergens in the skin prick test? This vital detail is needed for more discussion .. ... Read full
Is it normal to get cold allergies with fever, weakness and vibrating fingers?.. fever is a viral illness that follows seasonal change usually. For fever Paracetamol 1000 mg thrice a day should be given after food only if there is fever and for colds, she can take Chlorpheniramine maleate or Dcold. Take care that Dcold has Par... Read full
My allergy does not subside with 10 mg Cetirizine. Should I take 20 mg?.. an allergy testing done, either a skin prick or a blood comprehensive. Next, based on the allergens you are sensitive to, we can advise you on further course of action. With respect to getting tolerant to Cetirizine 10 mg, why not try Fexofenadine... Read full
Comprehensive Medical Second Opinion.Submit your Case
Also Read
Impact of COVID-19 on Female Sexual Health
Women have been affected and still face the consequences of Coronavirus on their sexual health. Read more about the impa... Read more»
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy
Carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy occurs when a nerve supplying the hand is compressed at the forearm level due to the... Read more»
Breaking the Link-Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Bacterial Overgrowth
A surplus of bacteria in the intestine causes irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Read the article below to know more about ... Read more»
Ask your health query to a doctor online?
Ask an Internal Medicine Physician Now* guaranteed answer within 4 hours.