#askdoctors mere bache ko congestion ki jaldi ho jaati hi

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Cold is a viral disease that usually occurs with symptoms like  sneezing, running nose, cough ,sore throat, nasal congestion and fever.at times it can be allergic too.
Treatment consists of antihistamines antipyretics analgesics and decongestants .
steam inhalation would help in relieving congestion n soothing the irritation in nose and throat .you can give sinarest/wikoryl /ascoril flu cold in a proper dose according to the weight for 3-5 days as per the symptoms but it will be better to take only under medical guidance.so please get examination and treatment done by your pediatrician it will be better.no self treatment should be done.it may take upto two weeks also in recovery so dnt worry if gradually symptoms are getting relieved.child will resume normal activities thereafter.To protect child from virus and infections it is necessary to provide proper diet and nutrition and avoiding iron deficiency
At most hygiene and safety protocol is a must
Additional protection is also provided by various vaccines 
And the most important is avoiding exposure to any infectious agent by avoiding individuals who are already suffering from the infection