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Question by  sney17 (66)

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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Answer by  soothsayer (500)

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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Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

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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Answer by  T1DM (175)

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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Answer by  chrisr (69)

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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