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What Is The Treatment For Persistent Cough In A 5-year-old Child?
Hello Dr I am XXXX & my son XXXX is 5 Yr old, he gets regular cough every 15 days & English Dr says its bcause of School as other children will hv cough & easily it catches to ur cold. He regularly takes Eng medicines & i wish to change it to Ayurvedic medicine & also i wish to build his immunity towards attacking cough/cold from other childrens at his school Kindly let me know the prescribed medicine for Cough & Cold & Immunity
Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Hello,
It could be an upper respiratory tract infection. A short course of antibiotics can be started empirically. Consult a pediatrician and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be an upper respiratory tract infection. A short course of antibiotics can be started empirically. Consult a pediatrician and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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