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Is Fenistil Good For Cough And Sneezing?
hi doctor my son has coughing for about 2 and half week 1st we gave one antibiotic and cough syrup and den`change to another cough syrup but still coughing there.is this harmfull to my baby and also now he has sneezing can i give him fenistil is it have any side effects
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
In my opinion, your child seems to be suffering from an allergic episode rather than an upper respiratory tract infection. You may try following measures to help him:
1. Try to identify allergens in his environment which are aggravating his cough and sneezing.
An allergen can be airborne, food products or insect bites etc.
2. An antihistamine such as fenistil or Chlorpheniramine syrups can be started.
3. I would recommend laboratory work up for his allergic reaction such as Immunoglobulin E levels and absolute eosinophil counts. Also radiograph chest is advisable.
4. Humidifier in room is helpful.
5. Avoid unnecessary antibiotics if child has no other symptoms of any infection such as fever, lethargy or anorexia.
Hopefully he will be fine.
Take care
In case of any further questions, you may contact me.
Dr. Archana Verma
Welcome to the HCM
In my opinion, your child seems to be suffering from an allergic episode rather than an upper respiratory tract infection. You may try following measures to help him:
1. Try to identify allergens in his environment which are aggravating his cough and sneezing.
An allergen can be airborne, food products or insect bites etc.
2. An antihistamine such as fenistil or Chlorpheniramine syrups can be started.
3. I would recommend laboratory work up for his allergic reaction such as Immunoglobulin E levels and absolute eosinophil counts. Also radiograph chest is advisable.
4. Humidifier in room is helpful.
5. Avoid unnecessary antibiotics if child has no other symptoms of any infection such as fever, lethargy or anorexia.
Hopefully he will be fine.
Take care
In case of any further questions, you may contact me.
Dr. Archana Verma
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