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5 month old son coughing

2025-03-15 23:18:23
Hi, My 5 month old son has had cough and cold for more than 2 weeks now. I have been administering Ascoryl LS cough syrup but have not seen much improvement. Can you please suggest anything I can do to make him comfortable without the medication? I don't want to continue as he has already completed the recommended dude from the doctor with no sign of relief.
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Seems allegic

Answered2025-03-30 17:37:56

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This is likely an allergic cough. Medicines need to be changed to bring relief. Please take a second opinion

Answered2025-03-17 05:47:24

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Saline nasal drops Avoid bottle feeding

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Cough not settling for 2 weeks, you must take consultation, physical examination of the chest and certain investigations must be done
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Visit Pediatrician

Answered2025-03-16 08:29:43

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Greetings use saline nasal drops sometimes cough is due to mucous in upper Airway.if not reducing kindly consult doctor

Answered2025-03-16 08:20:29

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