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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough And Cold

Hi, I am a grandma to a 9 month old. She has had cold like symptoms with a horrible cough for almost 2 months now. She has been seen at least 4 times. The first time they said she just had a cold and this last time they gave her a steroid shot. Nothing seems to be working. Could this be lingering because the day care lady smokes in her house?
Fri, 19 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain there is a possibility that she either has an allergic reaction to smoke to which she is continuous exposed to or can be due to chronic upper respiratory tract infection..
As it is already two months, you should take care of it now and consult an Otolaryngologist or Paediatician and get her evaluated and a proper clinical examination and investigations like chest x ray, blood test etc c be done to confirm the cause..
As of now you can give her cough suppressant syrup or drops like containing Hydroxyzine..
Give her plenty of warm fluids and water..
Steam inhalation can help..
Avoid chilled foods and air-conditioning atmosphere..
You s also protect her from exposure to smoke and dust..
Give her sufficient rest..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough And Cold

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain there is a possibility that she either has an allergic reaction to smoke to which she is continuous exposed to or can be due to chronic upper respiratory tract infection.. As it is already two months, you should take care of it now and consult an Otolaryngologist or Paediatician and get her evaluated and a proper clinical examination and investigations like chest x ray, blood test etc c be done to confirm the cause.. As of now you can give her cough suppressant syrup or drops like containing Hydroxyzine.. Give her plenty of warm fluids and water.. Steam inhalation can help.. Avoid chilled foods and air-conditioning atmosphere.. You s also protect her from exposure to smoke and dust.. Give her sufficient rest.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.