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My son has a barking cough and has for a year on and off. the doctor has given him an inhaler and sinus meds and it doesn't help what does this sound like, there are no other symptoms other than a sour throat from the coughing and some congestion in his n

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If : If this has been going on for a year with no relief from the medications given, then it is time for some diagnostic testing an possibly a consult from a specialist. It sounds like your son needs a chest x-ray to start, and maybe even a ct scan. Also, consider a consult with a pulmonologist (lung doctor) and a allergist as well. I hope you find answers soon.

Answered 10/3/2016

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?ge reflux: he may have gastro-oesophageal reflux--discuss this with his dr

Answered 9/11/2014

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