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Dry cough since 3 week
My 3 and half year old daughter is having dry cough since 4weeks ,as there is no other symptoms like cold or fever.
Doctor prescribed her Alexjunior cough syrup
.which gave some relief but still dry cough with minute whezzing sound consulted one doctor through practo app ,he gave. Syrup Asthalin ,but still dry cough is there.
What should i do??
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Try natural methods like turmeric pepper and gher 4-6times a day. Continue cough remedies. Improve indoor air quality by avoiding brooming and doing wet mopping. Reduce or avoid cough stimulating food items like Milk products and milk. If persistent cough then get a proper teleconsultation
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Dr. Arun Chander Dhup
Pediatrician
47 yrs exp
Delhi
May be As you said that wheezing is there.It appears that it may be allergic cough. Nebuliser inhalation ,plenty of liquids , steam inhalation will help.
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Get CBC and Total eosinophil count will help in making proper diagnosis.
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Dr. Navin Bhatia
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Dry cough can be due to various reasons.. Usually involving your upper respiratory system.. If u had wheezing in past requiring nebulisations it also could be an exacerbation.. Details on history is required to guide further
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Can give home remedies like steam inhalation and throat lozenges.. Avoid cold and sour food. warm water gargles will help.
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If symptoms persist consult Online.
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