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How to improve the immunity of my 4-year-old daughter?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 4 years and 2 months old. She develops a very bad cough and then along with fever in a day or two. She had a wheezing problem previously so the doctor had prescribed to give Budecort and Levolin puffs or nebulization. So every time when she develops this kind of a dry co... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you say it is a dry cough, Levolin (Levosalbutamol Sulfate) nebulization is not required. This could be allergic also. Also, children have a fever off and on. It could be viral till 5 years of age. After that, their immunity becomes well. Use glass thermometer and... Read Full »
Why is my kid suffering from cough for more than 10 days?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby has got a cough for the last 10 days. He is fine during day time. But, at night while lying down, he is again coughing. It looks like a dry cough. We are now giving Levoline and Mucolite as suggested by our family physician. Still, he is not fully recovering. Please give some ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Cough while lying down is mostly due to cold (post nasal drip). As you have mentioned dry cough and if he does not have breathlessness, you can only give anti-allergic syrup along with honey. No need of giving Levoline and Mucolite. When the cold will get over, his cough wi... Read Full »
Is it normal for newborns to cough while crying?
Query: Hello doctor, My newborn baby is 1-week-old, and she cries a lot. She coughs a lot throughout her crying. This is the only time she coughs. She does not have a fever and does not show any signs of illness. What does this mean? Should I be concerned? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1) Is she on exclusive breastfeeding? 2) How is her breathing? 3) How is her poop and pee? Burp her well after feeds. And kindly revert with the answers. Regards. Read Full »
My son is suffering from a cough and runny nose that aggravates during the night. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, My son has been suffering from cough, running nose, and watery eyes at night for the past one week, which aggravates after midnight. In the morning, after he gets up, he has only a runny nose. Last year he had the same problem, and he was on Momeflo spray for three months. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. A proper assessment can be done if you share the following information; Does he have a fever? What medicines are you giving now? Is he active? Is he having a dry cough or wet cough? Kindly reply. Read Full »
My child suffers from pneumonia; can it make him prone to other serious illnesses?
Query: Hi doctor, My child is 2 years and 11 months old. He was admitted to the hospital after being diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia. I would like to seek consultation here due to the language barrier with the local doctors. First, I would like to know if we got to the hospital too late. Eight months ag... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As you mentioned, pneumonia has been diagnosed. In addition, your child is taking antibiotics and other medications. So there is no need to be concerned. It will take time to resolve this. His Sp02 level is above 90 %, so it does not appe... Read Full »
Is it advisable to give Duolin with Taxim O Forte for dry cough in a kid?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 7 years old, and 44 lbs. He is currently taking Taxim O Forte syrup for an infection. He has developed severe cough (dry) now. In the past, he was using the Duolin inhaler for an extreme cough. Please, could you advise if Duolin inhaler can be given to him when he is on Taxim... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can give Duolin (Salbutamol and Ipratropium bromide) inhalation along with oral antibiotics. But, as you have said it is a dry cough and Duolin is to be given for spasmodic and wet cough. You can give honey for a dry cough. Also, you can give Dextromethorpha... Read Full »