Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cold

Posted on Tue, 7 Mar 2017

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Tue, 7 Mar 2017 Answered on

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Question : my son having frequent cold whenever season changes
what needs to done with

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information - please revert back with answers to my questions

Detailed Answer:
Hi...I understand your concern. I need more information before guiding you further. Please revert back with answers to my questions.

Questions:
1. What is the most troublesome symptom - cough or cold and runny nose?
2. How many days per month do the kid cough or feel breathless?
3. How many days does he have runny nose per month?
4. How many nights per month do the kid’s sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?
5. Does the kid feel breathless when running around or plays with other kids?
6. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?
7. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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