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What should I know about a deep barking cough in my nine year old son?

My nine year old son has a deep barking cough.

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Croup or acute laryngo-tracheo-bronchitis is a very common infection affecting children of school going age causing a deep barking cough. Viral etiology is implicated and treatment will mostly be supportive in the form of steam inhalation,anti-tussives[cough suppressants],anti-histaminics and decongestants. Close watch should be kept for development of dyspnoea which could herald onset of pneumonia and will warrant institution of anti-biotic therapy.

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Those are never good. Take him to your doctor and get him on Antibiotics right away. It could be bronchitis or another more severe issue.

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Could be Asthma or croupe. He should see his Dr. Make sure you let the DR. know what makes it better or worse if anything.

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posted by T1DM (164)
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It is completely normal. It could mean that he has a little bit of fluid in his lungs by not blowing his nose enough

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posted by chrisr (68)
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