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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Violent Cough With Mucus In A Child

My grandsons, age 3 and 6 have violent coughs resulting in vomiting up mucus. The 6 year old has had it for 2 weeks, accompanied by a low grade fever. Lungs have been clear but the doctor recently noticed some lung congestion and he s now on an antibiotic. Today he said his ear hurt. Appetite is normal, energy is close to normal although he looks pale and tired. Running around results in a coughing fit. The 3 year old started a few days ago and now also has a swollen eye. Neither child has been vaccinated; their doctor does not think it is pertussis. 9 year old brother had a cough but is now fine. Their sister is 7 weeks old, no symptoms so far, thank God.
posted on Sun, 21 Aug 2016
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Hello,

There must be contageous issue with influenza or strep throat, which must be taken care with

- hydration
- antibiotics
- decongestants
- cough formulations
- steroids as per the clinician concern
- upper respiratory tract hygiene
- hand hygiene

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Violent Cough With Mucus In A Child

Hello, There must be contageous issue with influenza or strep throat, which must be taken care with - hydration - antibiotics - decongestants - cough formulations - steroids as per the clinician concern - upper respiratory tract hygiene - hand hygiene Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon