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Question: Hi,
My 16 months old daughter is having severe cough and code since last 7-8 days. I am nebulising her with levolin tubs twice in a day. And giving her zyrcold and maxtra syrup. But looks like it is not curing aything, her coulg condition has become worst now. But good thing is she is not having fever yet. What should i do now? please suggest some good medicine.
Also does milk intake cause cough to increase OR is it OK to give her milk? Because she is not eating much because of cough and cold.
any help is really appreciated.
Also we are going on vacation in this week to nainital so I want her to be in good condition before we leave
Regards,
XXXX
My 16 months old daughter is having severe cough and code since last 7-8 days. I am nebulising her with levolin tubs twice in a day. And giving her zyrcold and maxtra syrup. But looks like it is not curing aything, her coulg condition has become worst now. But good thing is she is not having fever yet. What should i do now? please suggest some good medicine.
Also does milk intake cause cough to increase OR is it OK to give her milk? Because she is not eating much because of cough and cold.
any help is really appreciated.
Also we are going on vacation in this week to nainital so I want her to be in good condition before we leave
Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Needs medical examination and Xray if needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
If your child is suffering for 7 to 8 days and cough has become worse now then it indicates she is not responding to your current treatment.
Don't give maxtra and zyrcold together. Both have antihistamines and it is better to give one only preferably maxtra as it has decongestants too.
Even without fever, your child needs medical examination and Xray, if indicated to rule out chest infection and to assess the severity of Wheezing.
Possibilities include
A. Wheeze associated chest infection. This may require antibiotics.
B. Exacerbated Wheezing. This might need a short course of oral or inhaled steroids.
Milk is safe for now. But sometimes kids may be allergic to milk.
If you notice symptoms worsening after milk then skip for time being.
Allergy test specific IgE for milk will confirm if she has milk allergy.
Infact you can get allergy testing done for specific IgE to find out what food she is allergic to.
Does your child suffer frequently?
If so your child may benefit from basic tests like chest xray and mantoux to rule out primary complex.
It is better to get her checked up before your vacation
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
Needs medical examination and Xray if needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
If your child is suffering for 7 to 8 days and cough has become worse now then it indicates she is not responding to your current treatment.
Don't give maxtra and zyrcold together. Both have antihistamines and it is better to give one only preferably maxtra as it has decongestants too.
Even without fever, your child needs medical examination and Xray, if indicated to rule out chest infection and to assess the severity of Wheezing.
Possibilities include
A. Wheeze associated chest infection. This may require antibiotics.
B. Exacerbated Wheezing. This might need a short course of oral or inhaled steroids.
Milk is safe for now. But sometimes kids may be allergic to milk.
If you notice symptoms worsening after milk then skip for time being.
Allergy test specific IgE for milk will confirm if she has milk allergy.
Infact you can get allergy testing done for specific IgE to find out what food she is allergic to.
Does your child suffer frequently?
If so your child may benefit from basic tests like chest xray and mantoux to rule out primary complex.
It is better to get her checked up before your vacation
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
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