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What Causes Persistent Couch With History Of Having Bronchitis?

My 9 year old son had bronchitis in February 26, 2015. I took him to the doctor and it went away with antibiotics. The only thing he still has is a persistent cough every 2 to 3 seconds. I ve taken him to the doctor multiple times chest x rays are normal. It s been 2 months now with the cough going on 3. I just want a second opinion. His doctor said he will see him in 10 days then refer him to a pulmonologist if cough persist. He has no other symptoms and he does not cough while sleeping. I m just extremely concerned and very worried. Please help.
Fri, 22 May 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,

It can be due to upper respiratory tract infection like pharyngitis or laryngitis or sinusitis, may be acute bronchitis,pleurisy etc

He can go for routine blood with sputum ( if still coming) examination, it will be helpful to make clear diagnosis.

He should take antibiotics ( quinolones or macrolides group) with analgesics and antiinflammatory, antihistamines in combination with mast cell stabilizers(montelukast or zafirlukast) to combat dry cough.


You need to see pulmonologist for further advise.

Thanks and Regards,

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What Causes Persistent Couch With History Of Having Bronchitis?

Hi, Welcome to health care magic, It can be due to upper respiratory tract infection like pharyngitis or laryngitis or sinusitis, may be acute bronchitis,pleurisy etc He can go for routine blood with sputum ( if still coming) examination, it will be helpful to make clear diagnosis. He should take antibiotics ( quinolones or macrolides group) with analgesics and antiinflammatory, antihistamines in combination with mast cell stabilizers(montelukast or zafirlukast) to combat dry cough. You need to see pulmonologist for further advise. Thanks and Regards,