#AskTheExpert Hello doctor, My baby was coughing for past 2 days. Last night he was crying uncontrollably due to stuffy nose, we tried Nasoclear however he was still not getting relieved. What medication can we given for him?

A. baby 6 months old with coughing Cough along with Cold most of the time is a viral illness and it needs supportive care along with proper hydration. you can give steam inhalation which is very useful . cough needs to be treated with anti allergic and expectorant bronchodilators or antitussives medicine which should be given only after a proper evaluation by the doctor according to the type of cough. if fever is there paracetamol can be given to reduce the fever and the dose can be repeated after 6 hours again if required .