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How Can Cold And Cough Be Treated?

Hi, i live in Mumbai and have a two and half year old son Since last one month he is suffering from a cough & cold. As suggested by the Dr. we have done a blood test & Ige test. IGE observed value has showed 335.00 Ku/L Dr. has advised Monticope for a month and nabulizer for few days. But it was not very effective. He still has a sever cough. Also Dr. has asked us to keep him away from Dust. smoke etc. Living in Mumbai its impossible to avoid dust and moreover my son likes to put everything in his mouth. Pls advice
Fri, 22 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

His Ig E level is increased Hence suggestive of allergic respiratory involvement. Complete the Course of antiallergic medication. Now allergic testing done to check causative allergen and its exposure can subsequently prevented. Immunotherapy can be prescribed If needed. Mask can be wear while travelling outside home. Consult pulmonologist for examination.

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How Can Cold And Cough Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. His Ig E level is increased Hence suggestive of allergic respiratory involvement. Complete the Course of antiallergic medication. Now allergic testing done to check causative allergen and its exposure can subsequently prevented. Immunotherapy can be prescribed If needed. Mask can be wear while travelling outside home. Consult pulmonologist for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.