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Reason For Child Having Cough Regularly?
My 5 year old daughter has had a dry, short, raspy cough for months now. She has been perfectly healthly otherwise. it sounds like when one has a hair tickling their throat. or a cat with a fur ball. It doesn't seem to bother her or slow her down, but it is always there. should I be concerned?
Wed, 13 May 2015
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Seasonal coughs will clear with cough syrups containing Dextromethorphan and an anti hitamine like cetrizine.
When persisting for months one has to exclude whooping cough and even asthma.
Better consult pediatrician.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Seasonal coughs will clear with cough syrups containing Dextromethorphan and an anti hitamine like cetrizine.
When persisting for months one has to exclude whooping cough and even asthma.
Better consult pediatrician.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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