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What can i do to give my 5yo relief for a non productive dry cough. had for 10 days and no response to otc or asthma meds?

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See Below: If your child has been sick for 10 days, he should be seen.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Bhavin Patel answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Antihistamines: Try Cetirizine or dextromethorphan. If you have tried these then it is time to see your doctor. Please take your child to his/her pediatrician.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Be sure your child: Is taking asthma medications (controller and rescue inhalers) as prescribed.If only taking them as needed, this will cause patient to continually cough. Your child may be suffering from allergies too. Regardless , it is time to bring your child in to see physician if you have tried meds and cough persisted this far out.

Answered 9/28/2016

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