My daughter is 5 and a half years old and generally a healthy child. However, for the past 4 months, she has been experiencing a persistent dry cough. The doctor has given antibiotics, which help temporarily, but the cough returns once the medication is stopped. The doctor has advised a blood test. Please look into it and advise.

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Kamran Mohammed

General Practitioner

MBBS
FIDM
5+ Yrs

Consult Now

A recurring cough in children can be due to allergies or mild infections. Nothing serious if she is active otherwise. Her doctor may just want to rule out allergy or wheeze through some simple blood tests.

Dr. Kamran Suggests...

Take a CBC+ESR Test or Take a IgE Test Test

Book CBC+ESR Test Book IgE Test Test

Answered 29/08/2025

More COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC) Health Queries

View all

What causes the neutrophil/lymphocytes ratio to be high?

Answered by Apollo Doctors

My report shows that I have suffered from gland TB. I have different small sized glands marked on my neck. My weight has dropped from 40 kg to 30 kg in eight months. Please suggest good precautions and diet recommendations?

Answered by Apollo Doctors

My 4 year old daughter X ray report shows prominent pulmonary bronchovascular markings. Her abdominal scan shows enteritis, cystitis, and subcentimetric lymph nodes in the mesentery. She has been experiencing frequent episodes of fever, cold, cough, and abdominal pain over the past two months. Currently, her breathing is very noisy. I would like to understand what all this inflammation means and whether it indicates a serious condition.

Answered by Apollo Doctors

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.