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How to treat persistent cough in my child?
Query: Hello doctor,My 4-year-old daughter has a lingering cough for the past two months. Is it true that if the child is not dewormed, symptoms of a cough and wheezing persist? Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Always it is advisable that the child is dewormed every six months. Bandy-Plus (Ivermectin and Albendazole) once in the night after meals. Since the child is having a cough for two months, it is advisable to have an X-ray of the chest. Does your child have a history ... Read Full »
Why does my 2-year-old breathe like he ran a marathon?
Query: Hello doctor, My two-year-old breathes like he ran a marathon, coughs a lot, and I hear a wheezing sound. Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your two-year-old has breathing difficulty with infection, usually it represents pneumonia. I would like to know in detail: Since how long? Any history of fever? Past similar history? What investigations were done? A family history of asthma or allergy? I suggest... Read Full »
My kid has a cold, cough, and fever. Should I take any tests?
Query: Hello doctor, My kid is 28 months old. He is having a cough and cold for past five days. Last night, fever started at 102 F. Until now, fever is on off. I am giving him Mefanac-P for fever from today. Can I go for blood and urine investigation? Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A child with a history of fever and cough-cold for five days definitely needs further investigation. Do blood test (CBC - complete blood count) to rule out bacterial infection. If he is having difficulty in breathing you must do X-ray as w... Read Full »
How to reduce cough in my 5-year-old son that has been there for two weeks?
Query: Hello doctor, My 5-year-old son has had a cough for two weeks. He does not have wheezing or fever. His doctor has prescribed syrup Asthalin 2.5 mg four times daily and syrup Allegra 30 mg 5 ml twice daily. However, there is no relief. I am worried. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iciniq.com. I understand your concern. I reviewed the prescription you shared (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). As per the prescription, your doctor has suggested treatment for an upper respiratory tract infection. If you are sure there is no wheezing or fe... Read Full »
My 7-month-old baby has a cough and mucus in her throat. Will oral suspension of Cefalexin work?
Query: Hi doctor, Can I give Cefalexin oral suspension 250 mg to my 7-month-old baby? She has a cough and mucus in her throat. Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Cefalexin is antibiotic. Antibiotics should not be used without a doctor's assessment and prescription. If a child has a cough, it could be viral, most of the time, which does not require an antibiotic. It just needs symptomatic treatment. Co... Read Full »
My 4-year-old is having a fever along with cough and flu. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My 4-year-old son is having a fever for the last four days with temperature going up to 101 degrees Fahrenheit and gave him Panadol and Augmentin BD syrup for seven days a few days back. We consulted a doctor, who advised CBC and CRP tests, and the results were normal. However, he had ... Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Flu and cough are suggestive of viral infections, which can accompany fever. Viral fever usually takes three to five days to subside, depending upon the child's immunity. I would suggest giving medicine for fever whenev... Read Full »
Please suggest medicines for cough in a 4 month old.
Query: Hi doctor, My 4-month-old baby girl is coughing from the last five to six days. It enhances at night. Please suggest medicines. She is taking Visyneral-Z. Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The baby's age is four months. At this early age, cough medicine is not advisable. Usually, at this age, babies are breastfed and have nasal block which can lead to breathing difficulty including cough sensation. During feeding times, ensu... Read Full »
My daughter is suffering from a dry cough. What should I give her?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is suffering from a dry cough. What should I give her please suggest? Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. I would like to know how long is cough? 2. Viral infection is very common and requires symptomatic treatment. 3. Make sure the throat is not congested, which also gives a dry cough, give her warm saline gargles with a pinch of salt. Three to four times a day. 4. A... Read Full »