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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough In A Child
Question: My Grandson has a constant cough. has a lot of thick mucus running down his throat. Nothing I am using is helping . he has had this for 3 weeks now and it is only getting worse. have been giving him claritan for children. he has no fever but 3 weeks ago he ran a fever of 102 for 3 days and now this cough won't go away.
Brief Answer:
Steam inhalation should help.
Detailed Answer:
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Children often suffer from viral infections that may manifest with fever. Since your child is otherwise active and playful, I would not be concerned. All you have to do is to continue to give Crocin (paracetamol) when he has temperature more than 100°F. Also give tepid sponging. If he has cough or nasal discharge give him some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily for next few days. The fever may last for 5 days or so irrespective of treatment. It is only if your child looks ill or lethargic that you have to take him to a doctor at the earliest. The total leucocyte couunt and CRP (C-Reactive protein) needs to be checked for.
As such, give steam inhalation to your child. It will reach deep inside and help in diluting the cough. Also give him some antiallergic like cetirizine.
Regards
Steam inhalation should help.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Children often suffer from viral infections that may manifest with fever. Since your child is otherwise active and playful, I would not be concerned. All you have to do is to continue to give Crocin (paracetamol) when he has temperature more than 100°F. Also give tepid sponging. If he has cough or nasal discharge give him some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily for next few days. The fever may last for 5 days or so irrespective of treatment. It is only if your child looks ill or lethargic that you have to take him to a doctor at the earliest. The total leucocyte couunt and CRP (C-Reactive protein) needs to be checked for.
As such, give steam inhalation to your child. It will reach deep inside and help in diluting the cough. Also give him some antiallergic like cetirizine.
Regards
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