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Hi DD,
Thank you for your comments. For several years hot tea with honey has been advocated for older children and adults that have bothersome cough especially from cold syndromes. Chicken noodle soup has also been greatly supported for cough and cold symptoms. I don't think you can go wrong with these traditional but often forgotten remedies.
I am aware of the Penn study regarding Buckwheat honey. It sounds promising and safe. I take it your experience has been positive. I'll have to see what future reports say about this regarding children.
Thanks for your input.
J. Thompson, MD
Dr. Thompson,
Why don't you, instead of practicing the "one size fits all" approach, learn about
"safe" effective nasal cleansing it actually "cures" a sinus allergies, flu, & sinusits. Without harmful side effects.
Learning about this natural way to treat your patients will bring them much appreciated relief without draining their pockets on dangerous steroids and decongestants. You'll look like you really know what you're doing and become the hero!
Instead of wasting our time & hard earned cash on "temporary" solutions that only benefit the drug companies in the long run...
Respectfully,
gmonroe
GP,OR
Hi Gloria, I think nasal saline rinses are wonderful. Many of my patients use the neti pot or Neilmed nasal rinse kit. Unfortunately nasal saline rinses are not enough for some people with severe allergic problems, sinus infections and viral upper respiratory infections. It gets back to the "one shoe doesn't fit all concept" that you mentioned. That goes for saline nasal rinses as well as other alternative remedies. In that saline rinses are exceedingly safe, everyone should try it. For most people I see (that have more severe sinus and allergy problems) conventional medications and saline rinses are helpful. I am happy nasal rinses work so well for you. Some people just can't or won't tolerate large amounts of water flushing through their nose. For them we have to go to other methods of management. Thank You For Sharing! J. Thompson, MD
My 6 year old was diagnosed with cough variant asthma 2 years ago after having a constant cough for 8 months. She was treated with Albuterol and Singulair and eventually the cough went away. She made it through an entire winter and summer without a single cough and medications were stopped. She was tested for allergies and has none.
Now the cough has returned so bad that my child's teacher does not want her in school. It started as croup but the cough is no longer a bark and is constant. I can't send her back to school until I get the cough under control. There are no products I am aware of that will help with this. She can't stay out of school forever. Wondering what I should do or what it could be? It gets even worse when she is active.
Thank you
Hi Steph B,
Your child has a pattern that is typical of many young children with cough variant asthma. Viral infections that cause croup, or croup-like illness may trigger cough long after the viral syndrome is gone (for weeks). This means asthma medications usually should be re-initiated or adjusted in order to address the severity level of the breathing problem. This is best done under the guidance of your health care provider.
Sometimes other complicating factors for example, pneumonia, sinusitis or otitis (ear infection) may be the cause of worsening or persistent cough. I often consider ordering a chest x-ray if my examination (history and physical exam) does not convince me of one of the above explanations for continuing cough.
Bottom Line:
Your child needs to be re-evaluated by the doctor. A referral to an allergy specialist should be considered if the problem persists. A pediatric lung specialist could also be helpful if an allergist is not available.
Best Wishes,
J. Thompson, MD
hello my 2 1/2 year old son has had a history of respritory infections. In thw first 16 months of his life he was but on amoxicillan 13 times despite my arguments with clinic doctors he can no longer use the amoxicillan. His cough and chest would be so bad that I could hear the rattle across the room and he would cough to the point of vomiting. We went to a pediatrition who was quick to diagnose asthma with no testing it took 6 months worth of inhalers for the cough to finally subside (it was alsoa season change from winter to spring when the cough disappeared) After about 6 healthy months his tonsils are very swollen and his breath smells of rotten eggs the ENT I seen tells me that they are swollen but fine and has done nothing for him. He now has a cough that in spurts lasts for 2 hours straight veins start bulging in has face, his eyes get really red and waterey, and when these fits start i can not do anything to stop them I would love any advice you would have I just want my little guy to feel good.
Sorry about that Rahnekaye,
My reply was truncated accidentally. Here is the entire posting:
Hi Rahnekaye,
Thank you for your comments. Your son should be re-evaluated by a specialist in allergy or by a pediatric pulmonary specialist. He should be checked for whooping cough. Is he up to date on all his childhood vaccinations (esp. DPT vaccine which contains pertussis, the cause of whooping cough)? Has a chest x-ray been done? There are many other questions that should be asked and answered. I am also concerned about the possibility of aspiration of a small foreign body. Aspiration occurs when a small object has been inhaled into the lung.
I recommend seeking further evaluation. Ask your pediatrician for a referral to a specialist.
Good Luck
Sorry about that Rahnekaye, My reply was truncated accidentally. Here is the entire posting:
Hi Rahnekaye,
Thank you for your comments. Your son should be re-evaluated by a specialist in allergy or by a pediatric pulmonary specialist. He should be checked for whooping cough. Is he up to date on all his childhood vaccinations (esp. DPT vaccine which contains pertussis, the cause of whooping cough)? Has a chest x-ray been done? There are many other questions that should be asked and answered. I am also concerned about the possibility of aspiration of a small foreign body. Aspiration occurs when a small object has been inhaled into the lung.
I recommend seeking further evaluation. Ask your pediatrician to refer him to a specialist.
Good Luck
J. Thompson
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Don't know why but, now that I'm in my fifties, it seems I'm always coughing. And at least once a year the pain is debilitating and the noise grosses out strangers, co-workers and even family (and no, I've never been a smoker). The cough disappeared almost immediately when (after various tests) a specialist prescribed prednasone (sp?) for a week. Otherwise, I survive the worst bouts with codeine syrup and lozenges. And wait it out.
Hi Ms. Walters,
Your brief history suggests your cough has an inflammatory basis. It could be related to cough variant asthma, postnasal drip, chronic rhinosinusitis,a combination of these disorders or a more uncommon cause. My bet is cough variant asthma. You should see a board certified allergist. Your problem needs to be diagnosed and appropriately managed.
Good Luck,
J. Thompson, MD.