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Can Inhaler Be Used By A Child For Persistent Cough?
hi there my son has a bad cough, worse at night. NO fever. NO other symptoms. He is 11.
Sounds a bit croupy. Not in his chest...but he does have asthma, should i give him his inhaler? He's not having problems breathing. and is not wheezing. no stridor.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your son symptoms of having persistent cough which is due to lung infection / bronchitis. It could be due to poor immunity of body which increases susceptibility of getting infected. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit pediatrician/ pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should get X-ray chest done. Get pulmonary function test done as well to find out extent of infection. Start treatment after proper examination. Yes you can give child inhalation after complete prescription and do not give it for long time. Give child diet rich in multivitamins. Give plenty of fluids to child. Avoid cold liquids, spicy, oily and fried food. Take diet rich in multivitamins. You should gargle with saline water. You should take cough expectorants as well.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Can Inhaler Be Used By A Child For Persistent Cough?
Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son symptoms of having persistent cough which is due to lung infection / bronchitis. It could be due to poor immunity of body which increases susceptibility of getting infected. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit pediatrician/ pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should get X-ray chest done. Get pulmonary function test done as well to find out extent of infection. Start treatment after proper examination. Yes you can give child inhalation after complete prescription and do not give it for long time. Give child diet rich in multivitamins. Give plenty of fluids to child. Avoid cold liquids, spicy, oily and fried food. Take diet rich in multivitamins. You should gargle with saline water. You should take cough expectorants as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari