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[|Human|] my 5 year old son has had a cold since thursday however he has got up today and is quite breathless hes had a chesty cough since thursday aswell. I tried to get in an appoint at drs today but there was no appointments available. do u have any advice on what i should do now?
[|AI|]  Most often respiratory tract infection in child Chat Doctor.  Most often such infections are associated with allergic reactions. Giving some antiallergic like cetirizine syrup for a few days should help in relieving the problem. Alongside, giving steam inhalation should provide relief. Water in the form of vapor reaches deep into the lungs and helps in diluting the cough and provides relief by diluting the cough. If the child is still developing wheezing or rapid respiration, visiting the ER without delay should be a good idea.