hello dr. good morning......my baby is 5.5 months old and he is having prolonged cough.....my paedriatic has given hom anti biotics but it doesn;t give the results...now my dr. has advised me to go for t3-t4 test and blood test...is that essential.....betnesol is also given..can we give this corticosteroid at this age???will it not harm my baby???thanx a tonn for ur opinoin...
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of prolonged cough which is due to upper respiratory tract infection leading to bronchitis/ granular pharyngitis. Need not worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles and take steam twice a day. You can give Benson to your child. Avoid use of sharp and spicy food substances. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. Your symptoms will resolve in 1 week. If symptoms keeps on persisting you should consult pediatrician once and take proper treatment. You should get X-ray chest done along with pulmonary function tests. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics (amoxicillin or penicillin) at least for 5 days along with decongestant. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,