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What Causes Severe Productive Cough And Insomnia In An Infant?

Posted on Fri, 26 Feb 2016

Question: Dear sir my son is 2. 4year old last 6days he is haveing sevior cough not able to sleep and i went for chest xray and cbc plz find the attachment and suggest me what to do

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Steam inhalation should help

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concerns.
Cough up coryza is children is most often due to viral cause. You should give steam inhalation. Water in the form of vapour will reach deep inside and will providing relief. Cetirizine syrup can be given along. Irrespective of the use of antibiotics (ineffective in viral infections) it would take 5-7 days to resolve. Look out for lethargy and reduced urine output. Unless these occur, you need not worry.

I do not see the XRay report attached. Please reattach.

Let me know if I could be of further assistance.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)

Sir attched is exray report

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nebulization would be more helpful

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.

I have checked the attached report. The same management would be applicable. Nebulization is a slightly better way to deliver moisture and medicine to the lungs. But steam inhalation will otherwise suffice.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar