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What Causes Constant Cough Along With Wheezing In A Child?

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Posted on Thu, 13 Apr 2023
Question: my daughter is coughing in the day, but not much during night, but kind of wheezing in night.. doctor gave antibotic advent forte, and nebulizer budecort & duoling 2 times a day . still not getting reduced
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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It may take 5 days to get better.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It may take 3-5 days to get better.

But home nebulization is not recommended as it is given without oxygen and is not safe.

I suggest you shift over to metered dose inhalers with a spacer.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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What Causes Constant Cough Along With Wheezing In A Child?

Brief Answer: It may take 5 days to get better. Detailed Answer: Hi, It may take 3-5 days to get better. But home nebulization is not recommended as it is given without oxygen and is not safe. I suggest you shift over to metered dose inhalers with a spacer. Hope I have answered your query. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology