What could it be if child is having intermittent cough inspite of taking medication?
Patient: 18 month old boy has a recurring dry cough, mainly at night. It will last 3-4 days then loosen and disappear only to return about 5-7 days later. I have tried everything including vaporizers, humidifiers, vaporub, glycerin and honey etc. What could this be?! Doctor: Hi Dear Welcome to the HCMRecurrent respiratory tract  infections are quite common, But only 6 to 12 episodes a year are ok, not more than that.Inadequately or /partially treated case may many times present like this.Such children to be treated/investigated with the consultation of pediatrician. All the prescribed drugs to be given with recommended doses and duration according to the weight of the baby.Hope the query is answered.Thanks