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Persistent cough

2016-08-05 17:12:35
My son is having persistent cough .he was diagnosed with viral one week back . The medication was ibugesic,sinarest and cepodem. The course is finished for 5 days now.Should we continue with sinarest 3 times a day or let him be without any medication. Regards, Hemant
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Hello.. Well is the cough still present...if the cough was due to allergic conditions then it should resolve by now...if the cough is increasing you may continue it for another week otherwise stop it...do nit have any cold items,and curds or banana in the night...thank you

Answered2016-08-06 16:55:29

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No don't continue with sinarest. Infact  try to focus on diet  avoidance of allergens and boosting immunity of baby.

Answered2016-08-07 12:21:37

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