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Persistent cough

2023-03-05 14:19:57
My son born premature is now 5 yrs old. He is having cold cough fever almost every month. After eating watermelon he has started having persistent cough. This was noticed last year so we stopped giving him. But today he ate it again and is having cough till now. Any medicine to be given?
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Post allergy bronchitis So cough will be more for first 3 days. Can give a cough syrup. Encourage more liquids. Food from 9 to 7 only. Avoid late night meals. Home remedies like honey, turmeric, ginger, tulsi can be given in combination.

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