hello, my 3 and a half year old son is having a running nose and dry cough two to three times a day while sleeping and continous running for 2-3 minutes after every week. after taking some precautions and home remedies he generally gets fine but it comes again and again after 7-10 days and does not make any difference in summers or in winters. it is there for whole of the year since he was 1 and half year old. yes in winters cough gets worse. otherwise he is very active and never missed his school.
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of running nose and Chat Doctor.  You may have lung infection or bronchitis. Need not worry. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay. Mast cell stabilizers such as sodium cromoglycate is effective to prevent infection. Doctor may order blood test, throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x-ray of the chest. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics at least for 10 days along with decongestants and bucolic agents. For now do warm saline rinses, take rest. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,