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Mom of a 8 yr 8 m old boy3 years ago
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every 15days once he is affected by cough and cold my paediatric doctor says consult lungs specialist why consult lungs doctor

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profile image of Dr Sameer awadhiyaDr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. Cough along with Cold most of the time is a viral illness and it needs supportive care along with proper hydration. you can give steam inhalation which is very useful . cough needs to be treated with anti allergic and expectorant bronchodilators or antitussives medicine rwhich should be given only after a proper evaluation by the doctor according to the type of cough.f if fever is there paracetamol can be given to reduce the fever and the dose can be repeated after 6 hours again if required .

profile image of Nihita mittalNihita mittalMom of 4 children3 years ago

A. good morning it is a possibility that the pediatrician master of diagnostic some issue as a result of which he has asked you to a in lungs specialist I would recommend you to try to visit the doctor

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