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Reactive airways
My child is 4 years old.recently he was having cold and congested throat for many days. His doctor said it was because of allergy and he has reactive airway.he prescribed certain medicines and one was defcort oral suspension 5ml twice a day.i have already given it to him for 2 days.now i heard that while taking defcort if child catches infectons like chickenpox it can be dangerous.iam worried since my child goes to school and it is chickenpox season..plz help
Deflocort given at appropriate dosage given for few days to week is usually safe if prescribed by a trained doctor. Usually steroid syrups are not given for prolonged period and are stopped at the earliest. Long term anti Histamine syrups are safer and effective
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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