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Cough from last 3 weeks
My son age 5 years have chronic cough from last 3 weeks, cough improves after nebulization(duolin) , he is mild asthamatic so he uses budecort and salbair puff . In past his cough gets improved in 2 week but this time there is no major improvement. His x ray is normal
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This is allergic cough. Sometimes it may become difficult to control
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Please consult a pulmonologist online or offline for proper management
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Sir, child’s total leukocyte count is increased, that indicates infection. Hence , antibiotic is required at the moment along with inhalers/nebulisation.
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Consultation for further evaluation and management
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Begusarai
state his past history
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl start antibiotics and antihistamines. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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