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Severe cough

2016-08-23 17:45:45
Sir, My daughter is suffering with cough from few days. We are using medicine prescribed by doctor but no use. Please suggest.
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Please observe whether your child has a wet (productive) cough or a dry cough. Medications differ for the two.  So please review and consider changing the cough medication.

Answered2016-08-24 15:14:22

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Also try nasal drops and steam inhalation. If she's not improving, a review would be beneficial.

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