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What Causes Recurring Throat Infections And Cough?

Hii, My daughter is Five years old. She has suffered frequent throat infections and coughs. She get a problem breathing while asleep and frequently wakes up due to constrained breathing and she snores a lot. Her Doctor suggested that an examination be done to check on her adenoids. What could be the problem and what is your suggested approach on treatment?
Fri, 7 Apr 2017
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Hi..... I understand your concern. By what you say I feel that your child might be having moderate to severe persistent allergic rhinitis along with an upper airway resistance syndrome.

Previously the only treatment for upper airway resistance syndrome used to be surgery or adenotonsillectomy.

But now advanced the modalities of treatment have come up, like intranasal steroids which can be given up to a period of 4 to 8 weeks and after which many kids are recovering without the need for surgery. This treatment will take care of the moderate to severe persistent allergic rhinitis also.

But this technique of administration of intranasal steroids is very important and should be talk to you by your pediatrician properly.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Causes Recurring Throat Infections And Cough?

Hi..... I understand your concern. By what you say I feel that your child might be having moderate to severe persistent allergic rhinitis along with an upper airway resistance syndrome. Previously the only treatment for upper airway resistance syndrome used to be surgery or adenotonsillectomy. But now advanced the modalities of treatment have come up, like intranasal steroids which can be given up to a period of 4 to 8 weeks and after which many kids are recovering without the need for surgery. This treatment will take care of the moderate to severe persistent allergic rhinitis also. But this technique of administration of intranasal steroids is very important and should be talk to you by your pediatrician properly. Regards - Dr. Sumanth