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Suggest Treatment For Respiratory Problems Of My Son

My son 7 yrs has wheezing. he gets continuous cough after slight activity. Citrizine work well immediately.but later at night he gets wheezing.I
It's been going often and on last four months
Please advice on the treatment plan to identify the cause and control the problem
Thanks
Mon, 9 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of asthma is more likely in your son's case.
Recurrent wheezing and coughing in children should always be evaluated for asthma.
So better to consult pediatrician and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will not only diagnose asthma but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
He will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast) once a day at night is also useful.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Respiratory Problems Of My Son

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of asthma is more likely in your son s case. Recurrent wheezing and coughing in children should always be evaluated for asthma. So better to consult pediatrician and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose asthma but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. He will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast) once a day at night is also useful. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.