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My son is three. He hasn't got a cough but at night he starts coughing and vomiting. He has been like this for a while now.

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo. From history provided it seems like a allergic cold. But physical examination as well as a lot of extra information is required to come to conclusion. One to one disc ...  Read More

My 2yr child coughing only at night. Doctor had prescribed medication and nebulised her. But after a week she is again having cough and only at night. Plz suggest me.

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Hello, If your baby is not relieved of cough by the treatment given by doctor then kindly take her to the same doctor asking for better treatment Thank you ...  Read More

My daughter is constantly coughing at night so that she does not sleep at night. What to do in order to get relief

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How old is she. Does she has any sound while sleeping. Is her nose blocked at night. Is it dry cough or productive? If productive what is the colour of the sputum produced. Kindly provide information ...  Read More

My daughter age is 4 now ,I could see my baby coughing every night, but in the morning she is normal. Infact she don't have any cold or flu still she cough every night . It irritates her sleep and she cries almost every night. What is the reason kids cough at night

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Could be asthma or simple cough due to pollution. Try using cough syp Ascoril LS 5 ml two times a day ...  Read More

Cough only in night with flum.only night cough starts and flum struck in throat.lack of sleep due to cough..

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Cough is just a symptoms and if you are getting expectoration which means some inflammation process is going on . Need some more symptoms to get the diagnosis and treatment consult us personally as w ...  Read More

As we are on vacation my 2 year old boy suddenly started having a cough and it is worsening at night can someone suggest syrup to prevent the cough at night Due to this cough he is not at all sleeping

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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 ...  Read More

She is suffering from night cough daily, tried all syrup but no luck She is badly suffering from cough and she is pregnant also

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hey, it could be due to cold , chill weather, try steam inhalation before going to bed, if not subsiding consult physician ...  Read More

My son is suffering from cough and because of it he couldn't able to sleep properly in the night. Please suggest the way for peaceful night. He is vomiting in the night due to cough.

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Kindly consult physically as on basis of chest finding cough syrup can be prescribed, may be he is having spasmodic cough due to which child not able to sleep, ...  Read More

Why do I get daily cough only at night.? It starts with sore feeling in throat and then coughing happens?

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Hi there...Drink plenty of water,eat soft foods like cooked cereal, mashed potatoes, soft fruits, yogurt and soft-cooked eggs...give adequate rest to your body..Avoid spicy foods or acidic foods...Gar ...  Read More

Whole day is okay but during night feel cough. And cough is white colour. Whisling sound while breathing.

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Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management ...  Read More

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Hello, Thank you for explaining your concerns in detail. First, let me reassure you that night-time erections and occasional clear pre-ejaculate (precum) are completely normal in a healthy young mal ...  Read More

My daughter is 5 years old and she coughs every night for nearly 1 hour and by the end she commits. Everyday she does this. What could be the reason for her continuous cough

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vomiting after coughing is common in kids continuous cough can be Viral infection , taking time to. settle down , a reactive airway or sometimes reflux /ENT related. ...  Read More

Hi, my daughter is 3 years old (17 kg). She is an active & playful pre- schooler. Off late she has been coughing a lot during her sleep. She is normal during the day, and sleeps well also, but coughs a lot before sleeping, during sleep, and just before waking up. Is this normal or seasonal?? Pls advise

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A cough that occurs mainly at bedtime, during sleep, and early in the morning while your child is otherwise active and well during the day is often due to post-nasal drip from allergic rhinitis, enlar ...  Read More

My son had mild cold almost a month ago and then wet cough started. Wasn't bothering him much and used to wake up once at night coughing, not vomiting. Since the cough didn't cure past 1 week I took him to pediatrician who suggested to give ambrolite syrup for 4 days. But his cough didn't improve and turned to dry cough. His pediatrician suggested

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Its important to check by auscultation before starting meds. Most management can be done on examination, if more details needed only then chest X-ray or blood work may give idea ...  Read More

He's having high fever since last night. Severe headache from last 2 days. He's having problem opening his eyes due to headache. He's also facing cough problem. Weakness is also there, he's unable to get up. Kindly suggest some medication

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Steam inhalation with Vicks or eucalyptus oil two times before meals. Tab cefexim o200 two times after food for five days. Zerodol sp three times a day after food for five days. Montek lc one at ...  Read More

Skin itching at night time due to which I am unable to sleep It's impacting my daily routine and I feel tired the next day at work Please suggest a treatment

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

My son 1.1 year old. He ate well at night. But he is asking feeding so many times in night time. How to avoid this?

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Most children sleep at night from 10 pm to 5 am undisturbed after first few months of life. They may occasionally demand feeding at night. But reason is not necessarily hunger. Wet diaper or cold or h ...  Read More

Early morning and late night coughing with phelgm spitting out. Starts with slight itching in the throat. No cold or fever. Suffering from last few year on daily basis

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Reswas syrup 10 ml twice daily ...  Read More

I had fever and cough on 27th April. Fever went up to 102 however my fever went away on 4th may however since then I am having cough. Now it's a dry cough however, I don't feel comfortable while breathing. It worsens specially at night when I lie down it's then when it gets worst. I have been doing gargle had vicks vaporizer even losenges and one s

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A dry cough that persists after a fever has subsided (Post-Viral Cough) is very common, as the respiratory lining remains sensitive and inflamed. The fact that your cough worsens specifically when lyi ...  Read More

I am getting night fall / semen release at night also penis foreskin getting itching, i am 50 now , please help me on this

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Consult with urologist ...  Read More

I am having cold cough tonsil and fever since 2 days . Body pains and severe headache as well. I am feeling very drowsy and weakness is there in body . Getting temperature mostly during night times. Unable to sleep properly as well

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Use sinarest and dolo ...  Read More

My son has got allergic cough and we did visit the doctor and he prescribed tixylix 3.5 ml per dose twice a day, and xyzal 5ml once a day, can we give these both syrups together during the night time dose

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Yes u can give ...  Read More

My 7.5yrold daughter wake up at 2am and starts to cry feel like she will have any bad dreams it happens daily cry very loudly.if she see any insects in the morning at night she Will remember that and cry in sleep saying insect and hug me tightly.it is happening since 6 month otherwise she is very active and bold .how long this night terror will be

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This seems more like nightmares/anxiety rather than night terrors, as she remembers the content and seeks comfort. It’s common in children and often improves, but since it has been frequent for 6 mont ...  Read More

Hi I have daytime aware/unaware seizures, is intense very harsh teeth grinding, eating/chewing & panicky noises, sometimes mumbling or thrashing lasting 10sec-1min happening 50x a night - no memory at all just used recorder app. Is that probably night time seizures? I think it's getting worse on tegretol not sure why? Only on total 500mg daily.

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Have you get an MRI Brain imaging done.? Consult a Neurologist to change the medication ...  Read More

I have had a tickling dry cough for more than 2 months. There is almost no sputum or only negligible mucus. Initially my doctor prescribed Clavam 625 (1-1-1 for 5 days) and Ambroxol syrup 30 mg, 5 ml (1-1-1 for 5 days), but the cough did not improve much. Later I was prescribed Levocetirizine 5 mg (once at night for 10 days). I also took Phensedyl

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This is a chronic dry cough (>8 weeks) that has partially responded to anti-allergic treatment, which strongly points toward: • Upper Airway Cough Syndrome (post-nasal drip) • Possible Allergic Rhinit ...  Read More

I have been having throat irritation and cough urge for around 7 weeks. My chest X-ray and Pulmonary Function Test were normal and a pulmonologist said lungs are clear. Symptoms: - Cough urge during the day, but almost no cough at night or early morning - Feeling of mucus in throat or something is stuck & when i try to clear it then mucus do com

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Could be a post nasal drip. Get complete blood count done and share results. Tab augmentin 625mg one morning and one evening for 5days. Tab combiflam one every 8hours for 3 to 4 days, after meals. C ...  Read More

Past 4 days she is trying sleep she wakes to breathe..her hrct ,echo mri was normal (did in December)hrct and in janaury...she has breathlessness issue while talking too as cold comes but now ohk but still there but this onset waking up to breathe..no snoring(happened twice only when she lays on her back no history of snoring)but cough is persisten

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Rule out allergic airway disease and GERD ...  Read More

Started 6 days back with cough and temperature. I have started taking amoxicillin and paracetamol for 3days. Fever is not there so much. But cough is nonstop and very severe. Throat pain is too much and chest is also hurting now, even throughout night.

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Cough with chest pain for 6 days needs proper attention could be a chest infection that needs review. Avoid self-medicating further and take warm fluids for relief. Please consult me on Practo for pro ...  Read More

I have itching in night in feet from last few days what can be reason and I started Atarax 25 today and lulicanazole application .what are medicine for same?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am a night owl t tried everything thing but not beneficial for me can i take melatonin if yes than what mg should I take??

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Hey, yes melatonin will help you get good sleep and along with melatonin good sleep hygiene should be maintained As melatonin is over the counter medicine , it can be taken 3mg. If not working ,cons ...  Read More

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