Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children3 years agoA. probably you had to give inhalation therapy to the baby Cold and cough in the babies are because of viral infections which will take at least five to six days time to subside it is advisable to do steam inhalation frequently to liquefy the secretions as well put nasoclear saline drops in the nose of the baby
Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years agoA. Cough and Cold needs to be treated only after a proper examination by a doctor after the exact cause is diagnosed.may be infection or allergy.it may not be related to food items but seasonal changes may aggravate the susceptibility to get infected .
maintain good immunity of the child with proper diet and supplements.
if associated with fever too, calpol can be given three times a day..
give steamto relieve blocked nose and nasoclear drops multiple times.
Cough Syrup or nebulization should be given only after a proper evaluation according to the type of cough .self medication may not be so helpful so please consult your doctor once. if the cough is productive you can give brozeet-ls or ambrodil syrup for now only n continue only aftewwr doctor's advice.avoid refrigerated items and give simple home-made preparations a required.child may not be inuterested in food due to altered sensations of taste bud in illness will gradually begin to eat as symptoms resolve.
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