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Prolonged cough and recurrent diarrhea in 4yo

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MAREMCKENNA · 21/06/2023 07:31

My son has had a cough for 5 weeks now, and has had on and off diarrhea for about the same length of time. Had a gp appointment booked for a week ago but they cancelled it due to staff sickness. Haven't been able to get another one but going in to the surgery at 8 today to see if they can give me an appointment.

It's likely he's just had a viral infection and the cough is not going away but am wondering if anyone has had anything similar? Is it normal for a cough to still be quite bad after 5 weeks?

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cherryassam · 21/06/2023 08:17

Sorry to hear your LO has been unwell! Might it be hayfever? Friend’s DD who is 5 has been suffering terribly and has this horrible cough as primary symptom, apparently Piriton has been doing the trick. Hope you get into the doctors today Flowers

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