“How do you treat an allergy cough?”
My daughter is 9 years old and she has an allergy cough. How do you treat an allergy cough?
2 Answers
A true “allergy cough” is typically a dry, rotating cough that occurs because of post nasal drainage draining to the the throat. Treating the allergies will typically cause the cough to resolve. Most allergy treatment begins with the use of a daily oral antihistamine. These can be purchased over the counter with dosing for her age noted on the label. If the use of this does not improve things, a nasal spray for allergies can be used in combination with the antihistamine for improved results. If you treat the allergies appropriately and the cough does not resolve, I would recommend to visit her doctor. A persistent cough in children can also occur in the presence of an infection or with asthma.
Usually by removing the allergic stimulus if possible, and also by taking medicines. Such medicines include antihistamines and decongestants and nose sprays and many others. Allergy shots can work as well - over time.
