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What Causes Persistent Cough, Running Nose And Headache In A Child?

5year old girl has been dealing with a runny nose and cough for a week, been giving her, Children s Triamicine and Tylenol as recommended doses, one of her eyes are slightly squinting and she now says her head hurts on that same side as the squinting eye?
Mon, 17 Feb 2020
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Hello,

As per my clinical experience, the persistent cough, running nose and headache at age of 5 years indicate underlying sinus infection through usual bacterial pathogen as strep or others causing
underlying irritation and inflammation.

Following measures would help for better recovery:
- Splashing of eyes with cold water
- Deep breathing exercises
- Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil
- Continue current medications
- Discuss role and need of antibiotic as azithromycin or similar with her doctor during next scheduled visit
- Avoid exposure to cold air
- Cover cotton plugs inside the ear canal

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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What Causes Persistent Cough, Running Nose And Headache In A Child?

Hello, As per my clinical experience, the persistent cough, running nose and headache at age of 5 years indicate underlying sinus infection through usual bacterial pathogen as strep or others causing underlying irritation and inflammation. Following measures would help for better recovery: - Splashing of eyes with cold water - Deep breathing exercises - Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil - Continue current medications - Discuss role and need of antibiotic as azithromycin or similar with her doctor during next scheduled visit - Avoid exposure to cold air - Cover cotton plugs inside the ear canal Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon