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Constant cough more than 3 weeks

2017-11-16 06:37:19
My son 2+ age have constant cough at night time more than 3 weeks and he sometimes vomit during cough. I have seen him by 2 doctors in 4 visit and they recommend there medicine but not helpful at all. They said there is nothing in his chest Dan why medicine are not working on him. Should I give him Zifi 50 mg dry syrup and in what dosage. Pls advise.
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No,don't self medicate. Give just steam inhalations 3-4 times a day,and use decongestant nasal drops for nasal block or increased cough on lying down. Ensure that your bedroom is dust and fume free.

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