
What Causes Constant Cold And Cough In A 14 Year Old Adult?

Make him gurgle with lukewarm water
Detailed Answer:
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Most often cough and cold in children are due to viral infections. Some children are more prone to catching cold than others. This occurs due to low immunity. Cold depresses our immunity. Tonsils are lymphoid organs which increase in size in case of tonsillar infections which occur in low immunity. If the frequency of catching cold is more than 7 times per year for 3 years or more, surgical removal of the tonsils needs to be done. Else, it can be left as it is as tonsils regress with age. It is unlikely to indicate something more severe.
Previously, when he was undergoing puberty, your pediatrician had probably thought it to be related. This is not his fault and it is ok to have lasted this long provided that the frequency is not too high. If more than the indicated number, it is better to get surgery done.
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Would not predispose to frequently catching cold.
Detailed Answer:
I am glad that you found my response helpful.
The previously broken nose could have given rise to deviated nasal septum (DNS) which can cause respiratory obstruction (not necessarily) and snoring at night but would not predispose to frquent catching cold. If you want to fix it, there is a surgical procedure available for the same and you need to talk to a ENT surgeon for the same.
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