Hyperactive airway disease occurs due to over-reaction of bronchial tubes to some sort of irritants. There is overaction of airways, and swelling occurs due to it. Swelling causes breathing difficulty. There is wheezing and shortness of breath. It often occurs in the cases of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and certain bronchial infections. Avoiding exposure to irritants helps to provide some relief.
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How to taper the dose of Montair LC in a 5-year-old kid?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter 5 years old and having allergic cold symptoms sneezing, irritation of eyes, nose, and wheezing in some occasions. Our pediatrician prescribed Montair-LC kid syrup one teaspoon daily. Given for three months. I want to stop the medicine but the doctor suggested to give it on ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your child might have airway reactive disease, it suggests she is having airway reactive problems or allergy to some substance. The best plan of action will be to give Montelukast sodium 4 mg tablet in the night time. Give Salbutamol syrup half a teaspoon once daily ... Read Full »