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Hello my son coughs very badly while sleeping at night. Seems wet cough. Giving him huf puf kit with foracort 100 since 3 days no improvement. Please suggest

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Night time coughing in this season suggest reactive airwar disease where nebulised or inhaler based medicines becomes a first choice to administer ....3 days is very short duration for improvement but ... Read More

I have been suffering from dry cough since last three days and last night I could not sleep. I am taking : Corex DX + Augmentin625+Citzen since last two days. Also used KUKA Tablets (Ayurvedic)

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I do not what makes you take KUKA for. Dry cough for 3 days is not too long. Just wait for a couple of days with the same treatment . If it does not subside in a Total of 7 days you need to take a ch ... Read More

My son age is 19 month weight 10.8kg , last few days he has cough not consistent at night it get worse disturbing his sleep , no fever , i thik  cough is thik , and phlegam stuck at mouth while lying . While breast feed a sound is there , Can u suggest any medicine as doctor is not available at this time in our area . Thnks

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Dear parents, Give axalin expectorant 1.25ml 3 times a a dayfor 5 days. ... Read More

My wife has had sinus problem for past few year,she is allergic to wether change which results in running nose and sneezing(lately happening almost everyday),but from last few days has encountered this problem where in while sleeping she gets a sever cough attack almost every night and lot of cough comes out with it(had faced such problem before f

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Use this app to search for ENT Specialist in your locality. You will get 2 types of doctors here. Those who have a free listing, whom you have to call to fix up an appointment. The other group are tho ... Read More

Respected Doctors, From last 4 days I have cold and cough. Cough and cold got decreased But in nights I am getting too much not whole night but 10 minutes I am getting. When I am drinking some water it's decreasing. Can you please help to get rid of cough totally.

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Take the medication as prescribed below. 1. Zedex P syp - 1*2 2. Tab Azithromycin 500 mg - 1*1 3. Gargle with warm water with salt ... Read More

2.8 years old female child having cough since 1 month. Started with cold and cogh, had azithral syrup. Also given asthalin syrup and now on monhale 4mg syrup and asthalin inhalation.but still have cough at night.

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Kindly do a chest xray ... Read More

My son recovered from a long cough for almost 1.5 months which used to come when he sleeps(noon/night). 2 week after that he got fever and we have paracetamol(3.5ml twice 6 hrs gap) and next day he recovered. After that he got dry cough and runny nose. Now he is coughing during the day and also when goes for sleep(noon/night) it gets worse. During

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It's difficult to comment without examining the child in person. You can try honey and sips of warm water for dry cough. Can try face mask. Keep child warm. Cough is a symptom of some underlying prob ... Read More

My son coughs at night after he comes back from playing. I gave him Mac berry 5 ml , montair lc kid 5 ml and Joshina syrup 1 tablespoon with 3 tablespoon of lukewarm water. Is it safe?

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Cough after physical activity can be a sign of exercise induced asthma ... Read More

Iam suffering from cold and cough from 2months there is little improvement. My blood reports are OK .My chest x ray is OK but there is little problem I used to take a lot of medication.smoking was less but now I have completely stopped.

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2 months of cold would require some investigations for sinusitis so kindly get yourself checked by ENT in the meanwhile take antihistamines and steam inhalation to relieve acute symptoms ... Read More

Dry cough in night is very worse and i sleep with extra pillow for head elevation however no luck. I stay in Australia and i had Robitussin dry cough and did gargle few times. Is there any suggestions

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Since when is it happens? It may be asthma. Do ur lung function test. Consult on-line. ... Read More

Hi, my daughter is 3 years old (17 kg). She is an active & playful pre- schooler. Off late she has been coughing a lot during her sleep. She is normal during the day, and sleeps well also, but coughs a lot before sleeping, during sleep, and just before waking up. Is this normal or seasonal?? Pls advise

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A cough that occurs mainly at bedtime, during sleep, and early in the morning while your child is otherwise active and well during the day is often due to post-nasal drip from allergic rhinitis, enlar ... Read More

I had fever and cough on 27th April. Fever went up to 102 however my fever went away on 4th may however since then I am having cough. Now it's a dry cough however, I don't feel comfortable while breathing. It worsens specially at night when I lie down it's then when it gets worst. I have been doing gargle had vicks vaporizer even losenges and one s

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A dry cough that persists after a fever has subsided (Post-Viral Cough) is very common, as the respiratory lining remains sensitive and inflamed. The fact that your cough worsens specifically when lyi ... Read More

I am having cold cough tonsil and fever since 2 days . Body pains and severe headache as well. I am feeling very drowsy and weakness is there in body . Getting temperature mostly during night times. Unable to sleep properly as well

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Use sinarest and dolo ... Read More

Doctor ive did my office audit at night 7pm to 6am ,also I've worked from morning on that same day, from next day I've been feeling no sleep ,red eyes, fatigue,body pains going and coming Iam unable to sleep from 2 days Please suggest me what to do

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

Dear doctors, thanks a lot for reading my queries and helping through. Am much grateful !! I am a mother of 10 month old, and ever since her birth, we both haven't slept for continuous 4-5 hrs of sleep. She is waking every 2 hrs once throughout the night. She wakes she sucks and then sleeps. Sometimes, she sucks for 1/2 an hr. I have tried every s

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Infancy is a period with feed predominant diet for the baby. Breast milk is like elixir to the child for multiple reasons . Baby need to be initiated on complementary feeding after 6 complete months. ... Read More

My mind simply doesn't seem to switch off all night long; it keeps thinking about—or rather, replaying—absolutely anything, even the most mundane things, until 7:00 AM. Could you please tell me how I can manage to fall asleep? I am unable to focus on my studies, and I have exams coming up in just a few days.

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Hello. It looks like this has been triggered because of likely exam related stress. Here’s a few things I would suggest to get your sleep cycle in tune again: 1. Avoid sleeping during the daytime, esp ... Read More

Past 4 days she is trying sleep she wakes to breathe..her hrct ,echo mri was normal (did in December)hrct and in janaury...she has breathlessness issue while talking too as cold comes but now ohk but still there but this onset waking up to breathe..no snoring(happened twice only when she lays on her back no history of snoring)but cough is persisten

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Rule out allergic airway disease and GERD ... Read More

Doctor, when my child was 1 year old, she had chronic cough and it got better after 3 months. From that time, breathing difficulty and mouth breathing started. The pediatrician confirmed adenoid. Now she is 3 years 5 months old; the adenoid has shrunk and sinus is mild, but still she is not sleeping well at night. Pediatrician and ENT doctor said t

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kindly connect..she may be having oad ... Read More

Hi For last two weeks I'm not getting sleep at night I tried to sleep but getting some discomfort and getting up..i thought it bcz of before period but after periods also getting same issue.. checked ecg thyroid sugar test all ok.. doctor suggested some acidity gastric tablet..was fine that time But again I'm not getting sleep.. discomfort is lik

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Kindly consult with proper previous medication prescription on practo with me anytime till midnight ... Read More

Sir ,Madam, I have been under Ativan 2mg medication for 6 years for insomnia and Anxeity. Tried withdraw multiple times,but had many issues. Tried 2 years with homeopathy(consultation) along with Ativan, but causing drowsiness in morning and sometimes sleep disturbances. Homeopathy medicines kept calming and helped on managing irritable, but same

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In Ayurveda,Stress and anxiety usually come due to the imbalance of vata and pitta dosha in our body. Treatment focuses on calming the nervous system and stabilizing the mind. ... Read More

My daughter is 9yr old.. she has cough from today n specially in night..after sleeping she continuously coughing. Please suggest something what can I give to her. Thanx in advance

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Greetings look's like allergic cough Give Montair lc and Levolin ... Read More

Hi, my baby girl is 3.5 month old and weighs 5.9 kg as of Dec 20, 2025. Can she sleep more than 6 hrs at night ? Can I allow till 7 or 8 hrs? Would their throat become dry if I leave her to sleep that long without feed? Please recommend. Thanks in advance.

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U can feed during sleep also ... Dnt leave , u must feed her ... Read More

It is safe to study whole night sleep during day I am student Soo. It will effect my health or not

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Yes it will affect your health. Cortisol levels are high if you are awake whole night . ... Read More

Dear Sir/Ma'am, For Female, 65 years, Bronchial Asthma. Issue: Coughing during Night while sleeping. No coughing in Day time. Ongoing medications: Flutiflo-ft, Montek, Nebulization: leolin 0.63, Budecort 0.5 mg; both BD, cough syrup. These medicines are working but NOT able to control Night time coughing while sleeping. Could you please suggest wha

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kindly connect with all your documents and reports ... Read More

My son had simple throat infection along with runny nose. He was given Augumatin 625 and solving cold for 5 days. No infection but severe cough ,phlegm and stuffy nose is giving him hard time to sleep. Please help.

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Hello doc, my daughter is 3.5 years old , weight is 12.7kg. my daughter was suffering from cough and cold with slight warm body , so doctor gave her Azithral 100 bd, Delcon and suventus ls. This all was 10 days back and her course of medicines completed 5 days back. But She was having light coughing 2-3 times in a whole day , After 5 days also. La

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact nu ... Read More

Hello dr., already taken Prescribed medicines: solvincold, MacberryDx. Still cough .I have taken Reswas syrup also. Yesterday without dr. Prescribed I have taken levolin repsule+ nacl neubalizer. Unable to sleep in night because of more cough & dryness in throat. Please suggest me some medicine or should I continue neubalizer. ( Only 1 dose ta

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kindly connect..need to rule out the cause ... Read More

Hello Doctor. My daughter is coughing a lot and seems like her chest is blocked. I am using Saline Nasal drops and giving her 5 drops each of Asthakind-P both in the morning and in evening. What else should I do? It becomes difficult for her to sleep at night because of the cough. Please help

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You need to take her for a physical examination,maybe she requires nebulizer,but that can be determined only after examination ... Read More

Hi My daughter 6 years 2 months old is having running nose and dry cough since last 2 days. Her weight is 21.5kg Doctor prescribed cetrizine (5mg/5ml) twice daily for 5 days. Is it right dosage? What else I should do to improve cough?She is unable to sleep at night. Thanks

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I totally understand your concern Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. contact me on practo or WhatsApp chat Contact num ... Read More

My son is 2 years old and this year, he got 4 -5 times cold and cough with various reasons. But whenever he got congestion and cough, he struggled to sleep at night due to dry air weather. I heard about humidifiers from many people including doctors. So does it help toddlers to sleep properly during coughing at night? Any brand to recommend?

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ... Read More

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