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Recurrent cold and cough in 4 year old
Ever since my 4 year old daughter started school she has had many episodes of cold cough and fever, the cough is worse at night and sometimes leads to vomiting. Please suggest best medicine and preventive measures
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Yes few of these drugs may help in momentary immediate relief,
My suggestions:
1.Monteleukast may be used once at night for 2-4 weeks
2.use pillow to elevate head while sleeping
3.its pollen season, so keep windows closed as much as possible
4.wash ur curtains/lenin, and vaccum ur floors and carpets
5.use a humidifier if possible, this issue increases if dryness is more.
Child should be fine once the season changes, nothing much to worry
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In this age group it is common to have episodes of cross infection from other children.
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for prevention take pneumococcal vaccine and annual influenza vaccine, wear mask in possible situations. take plenty of oral fluids.
avoid cold food items.
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child can take antihistamines , saline nasal drops and antitussives- according to child's weight after consulting with pediatrician
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