Suggest medication for persistent cough in the night
Patient: Hello Doctor,My son is 7 yrs old. From last Friday that is 31st Jan, we have noticed, he started coughing when he goes to bed at night. He doesn't cough the entire day and it only happens when he lie-down in bed. The same thing is happening for last few day and we are pretty much concerned.Doctor advised, Duolin + Budecort, we understand Budecort is steroid, is it advisable to take these medicine. The other medicine advised by doctor is Budesol, I think that’s also is a steroid. What is the difference between Budecort and Budesol, should we administer this medicine, are they ok for children of 7 yrs.Thanks Doctor: Your child is probably suffering from a viral infection for which your doctor is rightly treating. It is not unusual to have the cough increase at night but remain fine throughout the day. Please continue the present treatment and things should gradually improve.Duolin contains a combination of Salbutamol and Ipratropium Bromide, both of which are bronchodilators and help in reducing the spasm that causes wheezing. Budecort contains budesonide which is a steroid and needs to be given in order to reduce the reaction that causes the bronchospasms. Budesal contains salbutamol along with budesonide and so has both the effects of duolin and budecort. Moreover, budecort and budesal are two different brands marketed by two different pharmaceutical companies.You should administer the medicine as directed by your doctor. It is a very common medicine and a lot of children get this medicine without any complications. So you need not worry.