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My 3-yr old, Bethany, has had a cough for about 3 wks. It ...

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My 3-yr old, Bethany, has had a cough for about 3 wks. It sounds like she is coughing up phlem, but has not been able to actually spit out anything. There is no fever. She doesn't seem to have a runny nose, but is frequently wiping or picking her nose. We saw her doctor on Oct. 4 b/c she had developed a red rash all over her body. The doc said that the rash was just 'hives', and probably just came from a cold virus, which was also probably causing the cough. The doc told us to just take Benedryl. My questions are: Should I be concerned that she still has this cough? Should I keep giving her the Benedryl, if so, how much longer? Should we see an ENT doc instead?? What do you think this cough is caused by?

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suzanne

 

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October 20 11:51 AM (26 minutes and 56 seconds later)
         
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Post nasal drip , sinusitis and cough-variant Astma as a cause of this cough may need to be ruled out . I suggest to you to consult to ENT specialist and also follow up with her own doctor. You can continue Benadryl until the rash goes away.

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October 20 12:18 PM (26 minutes and 39 seconds later)
         
Reply to V. Yetimyan   M.D.'s Post: The rash only lasted 3 days. I am out of town until Tuesday (away from our doc), is there anything else to do for her or give her? The benedryl doesn't really seem to help her cough.

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