1. Having history of frequent and seasonal cough is very much suggestive of Allergic Asthma thus following should be step wise management: . Deep breathing exercises . Avoid all allergens: - avoid dust (uae mask while dusting) - avoid carpets on floor which harbor dust - avoid pets & close contact with them - if any particular food precipitate an attack avoid it. - if an emotional or family problem, try to sort it out - for repeated attacks, advise change of weather i.e. holiday in dry climate, will help more than the drugs - avoid mosquito coils & mats - asthma is one of the psychosomatic illness, so tranquility of mind is a very important part of treatment. - acute exacerbations are usually due to infection and are related to change in weather. 2. Dose of budecort 100 (budesonide) in children is 400 mcg twice daily (what is recommended by me) and may depend from doctor to doctor and different work place. PS. . have a second opinion if in doubt. . For children and for Tachypnoeic patients, uae spacehalers, which does not require correct coordination of inspiration with drug release.