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Does Montelukast Have Severe Side Effects If Taken To Cure Cough Caused By Bronchitis?

I get cough and congestion every time the season changes i.e.october n march months...one of the many doctors I consulted diagnosed it as juvenile bronchitis...I have been prescribed the Tablet Movement -L for 15 days.Is this treatment correct?Montelukast seems to have many side-effects as shown on net.Pls.advice..
Sat, 8 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Allergic tracheo-bronchitis.
Examination of the throat using a laryngoscope and X ray of the chest will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.

Management includes:
1.Antihistamine preparations like Allegra & Cough expectorant syrup for symptomatic relief.
2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy.
So, the treatment as advised by your Doctor is correct.
3. A course of antibiotics may be taken to prevent secondary bacterial attack.
4. Maintain adequate hydration & healthy balance diet.
5. Steam inhalation.
6. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Does Montelukast Have Severe Side Effects If Taken To Cure Cough Caused By Bronchitis?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Allergic tracheo-bronchitis. Examination of the throat using a laryngoscope and X ray of the chest will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Management includes: 1.Antihistamine preparations like Allegra & Cough expectorant syrup for symptomatic relief. 2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy. So, the treatment as advised by your Doctor is correct. 3. A course of antibiotics may be taken to prevent secondary bacterial attack. 4. Maintain adequate hydration & healthy balance diet. 5. Steam inhalation. 6. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. Wishing you a good health. Take care.