my 6 yr old daughter has had a cough for 3 weeks. she has now started gasping for air about 1 hour after going to bed and usually ends up vomiting. this only happens one time but is now occurring every night. episode lasts for a few minutes. our pediatrician evaluated her last Friday and said her lungs and chest sound clear. she started her on Claritin which has not helped and we started her on Zithromax 2 days ago. I will be calling our pediatrician tomorrow. any ideas?
Welcome to the ChatDoctorI have gone through your question and understand your concerns. I see such cases routinely in my clinical practice. Most common reason for such cases is an allergic tendency of child leading to cough, nasal congestion and enlarged adenoids leading to breathing problems especially in lying position. I usually recommend the following measures to help such cases:1. If possible, avoid allergens responsible for the episode. It can be airborne, insects, soaps and detergents or food products. 2. Start her on Spy. Ben Chat Doctor.  It will also help her sleep peacefully.3. For nasal congestion, you may use Elastane spray which has local antihistamine effect. It helps to relieve nasal congestion and post nasal 