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You have written that your five-year-old child gets cough, particularly in the nights, which quickly worsens and leads to breathlessness and wheezing. This is frequently seen in children. This condition is called Croup. The usual cause is an inflammation of the airway passages and consequent blocking of the trachea and the bronchi. It might be triggered by various causes like virus, regurgitation of food, cold air draught etc. Even a pre-existing infection of the nose and throat can cause such an episode. There is no single reason for that. The treatment that you have described is correct. Nebulisation and inhalers are appropriate treatment and they are safe. In general, give the child a little early dinner; even the night-time ritual glass of milk should be given a little early (about one hour). This avoids a full stomach while going to bed. Avoid cold draughts - the child must not directly in front of the AC or open windows. The inhaler that your paediatrician has prescribed will be a handy help in the house. However, nebulisation additionally moisturises the airway and is better.
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