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Cough?
by MrsLumpy, Nov 06, 2007 07:48PM
My 3 year old has had a persistant cough for 4 weeks now and I am not sure what it is from. I am kind of getting worried. She was on albuterol (nebulizer) for 2 weeks...didn't work and now on another breathing treatment for 5 more days along with the albuterol to see how it works. She mainly coughs at night although during the day too. and sometimes whistles when she sleeps (sounds). Should I be nervous? Could it be asthma or just allergies?
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Night cough is usually seen in cases of asthma, GERD or gastro esophageal reflux disease and sinusitis due to the post nasal drip. The whistling symptoms you mention , go more in favour of asthma.
Does she have a fever?
Does she have any other symptoms like breathlessness, reflux symptoms or heartburn or nasal symptoms like nasal discharge etc.
She should try steam inhalation, saline nasal drops and oral antihistamine medications and see if it helps with her symptoms.
If the cough still persists, it would be best to consult a pediatrician and also get a chest xray done to rule out a chest infection.
Let us know about how she is doing and if you need any other information.
Regards.