My son has had a persistent cough for over a month that is not improving despite using prescribed medications like Ascoril LS, Turby-A, and Montair. What alternative treatments or medicines should we consider next?
Since the cough has lasted over a month despite using bronchodilators and montelukast, it is important to have your son re-evaluated by a paediatrician. A persistent cough can be caused by underlying issues like cough-variant asthma, environmental allergies, post-nasal drip, or a mild atypical infection. Rather than trying new over-the-counter medicines, the doctor may recommend diagnostic steps like a chest X-ray or allergy testing. Depending on the evaluation, they might consider alternative treatments such as inhaled corticosteroids or antihistamine nasal sprays. Please be reassured; chronic coughs are very common in children and highly treatable once the specific cause is identified.
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My son has had a persistent cough for over a month that is not improving despite using prescribed medications like Ascoril LS, Turby-A, and Montair. What alternative treatments or medicines should we consider next?