<human>: My son has been suffering from regular bouts of minor cold and he always has a mild runny nose. He is currently four yrs old. Few years back due to similar cold which extended for few.months, he developed skin irritationn whivh the doc said was a bacterial infection due to cold and gave azithral syrup, atarex. He has again developed same symptoms with itchy skin. Please suggest
<bot>: Hi...by what you quote - like - frequent cough and cold and associated - itchy skin at times is pointing out to an allergic disorder. I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions:1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless?2. How many nights per month does her sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?3. Does she feel breathless when she runs around or plays with other kids?4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?6. Is the cough always associated with fever? If your answer is yes for any of the above questions, your kid might be having viral associated wheezing or multi triggered wheezing, and I suggest you meet a pediatric pulmonologist who is near your place. Regards - 