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5 years kid has cough for last two years

2017-05-30 05:48:42
My nephew 5 years old (weight 22.6 Kg, has cough from 2 years back when he fell ill. show to him many doctors, recently, I have shown him a child specialist, took two months long treatment, suggested cough syrup, nasal spray, puffs etc. he took treatment from march to April, this treatment relieved him a bit but not completely. Now his cough is increasing day by day. I am worried about his 2 years long cough. what to do, Please suggest
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Please consult a pulmonologist who specializes in child pulmonology if possible. It not normal to have cough lasting for more than a year

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