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Suggest Treatment For Cough, Breathing Difficulty And Wheezing

My son aged 12 years has cough, breathing difficulty, wheezing This was triggered due to ice cream. This has happened in past as well. I have given him Pulmoclear (this was given in past as well). Please advice diagnosis & treatment. How to rule out asthma Also advice on home remedies.
Mon, 17 Oct 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of cough, breathing difficulty and wheezing which seems to be due to severe upper respiratory tract infection which gets triggered by certain exaggerating factors.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to

- Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water.

- Take expectorants.

- Avoid cold carbonated beverages.

- Mast cell stabilizers such as sodium cromoglycate is effective to prevent infection.

- Steam inhalation is very effective for you.

Consult pediatrician once without any delay. Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test and may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin or penicillin at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Cough, Breathing Difficulty And Wheezing

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of cough, breathing difficulty and wheezing which seems to be due to severe upper respiratory tract infection which gets triggered by certain exaggerating factors. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to - Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. - Take expectorants. - Avoid cold carbonated beverages. - Mast cell stabilizers such as sodium cromoglycate is effective to prevent infection. - Steam inhalation is very effective for you. Consult pediatrician once without any delay. Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test and may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin or penicillin at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari