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How To Treat Cold And Cough In A 3 Years Old Child?

Hi, My son who has developed RDS due to prematurity is suffering from Repeated Cold/Cough Flue kind of symptom. After having antibiotic he recovered well but again on a interval of 2-3 months again he suffer. Is there a way to improve his immune system. He is presently 3 year old.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
Hi... Would love to answer your query if my questions here under are clarified...
1. What was the birth weight & present weight
2. How are his developmental milestones
3. Does every infection lands him up in hospital requiring oxygen therapy
4. Have cystic fibrosis & interstitial lung disease been ruled out
5. Does he have any other serious bacterial infections other than lung pathology
6. Has immunodeficiency work up been completed for him.
Happy to help anytime. If you are happy with my reply, kindly rate it.