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Are Albutamol And Corico Syrup Are Effective For Severe Cold And Cough?

Hi,
My daughter0 4yr old, has been suffering from severe cold and cough for last 10 days, her doc prescribed albutamol and corico syrup for 5 days and nebulization. Is this an effective medication. 5 days back she was precribed with lictus, but since the caugh n cold never subsided, she was prescribed with the former some 2 days back.
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Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
These are good medicines for cold and cough.
However as the cough is still persisting, your kid may require antibiotics or steroids . Proper clinical examination will reveal the reason for persistent cough .
Regards
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Are Albutamol And Corico Syrup Are Effective For Severe Cold And Cough?

Hi Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. These are good medicines for cold and cough. However as the cough is still persisting, your kid may require antibiotics or steroids . Proper clinical examination will reveal the reason for persistent cough . Regards