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Suggest Treatment For Intermittent Recurrent Cold And Cough

Posted on Thu, 5 Nov 2015

Question: My son is 2 yrs old. He is having on and off cold and cough since last two months. Initially we gave him asthalin and wikorly but it didn't help much. Now doctor prescribed him ambrolite s and relent. He also asked to nebulize him with levolin.Is it ok?

Answered by Dr. Arun (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it is fine

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually cold and cough is viral infection or allergic in nature at this age.
Your doctor has rightly prescribed nebulisation.
It is safe and you can go ahead with his advice.
From the medicines you listed it looks like more of allergic cold and wheezing which is common in this season.
You need to follow your doctors advice.
Nebulisation may be needed for few days to get complete relief.
If not improving consult with your pediatrician again.
Wishing your child speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Arun (43 minutes later)

Thank you sir. Ambrolite s is better or asthalin? as i hv seen lot many side effects of asthalin thats why i consulted some other doc and he suggested ambrolite s. Cough get worse at while he sleeps. Its a dry cough, seems like choking. Doc also said to continue delpomont for 3 months. Is there anything to worry?

Answered by Dr. Arun (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
both are safe

Detailed Answer:
Both are safe if taken with medical advice.
Ambrolite has expectorant in addition to bronchodilator whereas Asthalin is only bronchodilator.
No need to worry.
Continue delpomont for 3 months to decrease allergy as advised by your doctor and follow up with him.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar