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What Causes Recurring Cough And Cold In A 10 Year Old Child?

my daughter is 10 years old. she is suffering from recurrent cough and cold from very child hood. Doctors prescribe antibiotics,anti-allergics she gets OK but after some days again her nose blocks and she starts coughing with sometimes breathing distress. Most of the time her cough is very sticky. please help me to get rid of this problem.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014
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Hello,

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your daughter's history and would like to make suggestions for her as follows:

1. From her complaints, I would first think of allergy. I would suggest her allergy testing for common allergy causing substances - house dust mites, insect proteins, indoor molds, common pollens in your region and pet dander (if she has contact with pets)

This will help you identify the substances causing allergies to her and also to know the measures to avoid them.

2. I would suggest her regular montelukast + levocetirizine for at least 28 days.

3. Regular steam inhalation which will help in nose blocks.

4. I would also suggest her to use salbutamol inhaler when she experiences wheezing or breathing difficulty.

5. In general, please avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution to her as much as possible.

6. Healthy diet and regular exercise will also help her in a long run by improving her immunity and lung capacity respectively.

Hope above suggestions will be helpful to her.

Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.

Wish your daughter the best of the health ahead.

Thank you & Regards.
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What Causes Recurring Cough And Cold In A 10 Year Old Child?

Hello, Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your daughter s history and would like to make suggestions for her as follows: 1. From her complaints, I would first think of allergy. I would suggest her allergy testing for common allergy causing substances - house dust mites, insect proteins, indoor molds, common pollens in your region and pet dander (if she has contact with pets) This will help you identify the substances causing allergies to her and also to know the measures to avoid them. 2. I would suggest her regular montelukast + levocetirizine for at least 28 days. 3. Regular steam inhalation which will help in nose blocks. 4. I would also suggest her to use salbutamol inhaler when she experiences wheezing or breathing difficulty. 5. In general, please avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution to her as much as possible. 6. Healthy diet and regular exercise will also help her in a long run by improving her immunity and lung capacity respectively. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to her. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM. Wish your daughter the best of the health ahead. Thank you & Regards.