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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough In A Child

Hello my son is 4 years old and about 60 lbs solid and healthy, he s developed a consistent cough over the course of two days. The only thing I have unfortunately is NyQuil (I throw away medicine a month before the expiration). Saying as though I am a pharmacy technician I feel I should know, but would I be able to manipulate the dosage using the children s formula in order to give him a dose?
Tue, 22 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have persistent cough which is due to chronic lung infection or bronchitis. Need not to worry much. I would suggest you to visit pediatrician/ pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should go for pulmonary function tests and x-ray chest as well to check exact level of infection. Start treatment only after proper prescription. Drink plenty of water. Take hot milk rich in turmeric as it will booster immunity. You need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug. You should use mist humidifiers in room. You should take cough expectorants as well.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough In A Child

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have persistent cough which is due to chronic lung infection or bronchitis. Need not to worry much. I would suggest you to visit pediatrician/ pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should go for pulmonary function tests and x-ray chest as well to check exact level of infection. Start treatment only after proper prescription. Drink plenty of water. Take hot milk rich in turmeric as it will booster immunity. You need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug. You should use mist humidifiers in room. You should take cough expectorants as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari