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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Fever In A Child
Brief Answer:
Try flu vaccination, rule out allergies
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
At this age immune system is still maturing. It is common to get cough and fever at this age.
But in your child's case it is almost every month which is unusual and points to a. Allergies or
b. Repeated viral infections.
I would suggest you to get her thoroughly examined. It is better if you can get basic workup like chest x ray, mantoux, Complete blood count, IgE levels.
These tests will help arrive at a conclusion if it is allergy or infection.
Treatment will depend on the outcome of these tests and clinical examination by your pediatrician.
For time being I can suggest
1. Flu vaccine every year to improve immunity. Tonics don't improve immunity.
2. Try iron supplements like hemsi syrup which I prescribe to improve appetite. I usually prescribe around 3 ml once daily for 3 months.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
Try flu vaccination, rule out allergies
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
At this age immune system is still maturing. It is common to get cough and fever at this age.
But in your child's case it is almost every month which is unusual and points to a. Allergies or
b. Repeated viral infections.
I would suggest you to get her thoroughly examined. It is better if you can get basic workup like chest x ray, mantoux, Complete blood count, IgE levels.
These tests will help arrive at a conclusion if it is allergy or infection.
Treatment will depend on the outcome of these tests and clinical examination by your pediatrician.
For time being I can suggest
1. Flu vaccine every year to improve immunity. Tonics don't improve immunity.
2. Try iron supplements like hemsi syrup which I prescribe to improve appetite. I usually prescribe around 3 ml once daily for 3 months.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Doc by flu vaccination u mean influenza vaccine or both are different from each other
Brief Answer:
Both are the same
Detailed Answer:
Flu or influenza vaccine.
Both are the same.
No difference.
Regards
Both are the same
Detailed Answer:
Flu or influenza vaccine.
Both are the same.
No difference.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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