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What Causes Cough At Night In Infants?
Question: Hi my child is 2 years and 6 months old . from the last 2 months she is suffering from cough but cough generally happens in night. Whenever I give her pulmoclear she feels OK. Blood test has been done but reports are normal plz suggest me what to do.
Brief Answer:
Seems to be a viral infection. Give antiallergic and steam inhalation.
Detailed Answer:
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Such symptoms are usually caused due to certain viral infections which generally does not show up in a routine blood test. Antibiotics are ineffective. Some antiallergic syrup needs to be given. Relent Syr. contains a mucolytic along with an antiallergic and can be given. If fever is present, it needs to be controlled by the use of paracetamol and tepid sponging. Saline nasal drops like Nasoclear may be given in case of nasal block. Giving steam inhalation or use of humidifiers should be helpful by helping in diluting the cough.
Such infections usually take 5-7 days to recover. But if the child grows lethargic, you would have to take her to a pediatrician.
Hope that helps.
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Dr. Diptanshu Das
Seems to be a viral infection. Give antiallergic and steam inhalation.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Such symptoms are usually caused due to certain viral infections which generally does not show up in a routine blood test. Antibiotics are ineffective. Some antiallergic syrup needs to be given. Relent Syr. contains a mucolytic along with an antiallergic and can be given. If fever is present, it needs to be controlled by the use of paracetamol and tepid sponging. Saline nasal drops like Nasoclear may be given in case of nasal block. Giving steam inhalation or use of humidifiers should be helpful by helping in diluting the cough.
Such infections usually take 5-7 days to recover. But if the child grows lethargic, you would have to take her to a pediatrician.
Hope that helps.
If you found my answer helpful, please close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating.
Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das
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