#AskTheExpert hello dr. my 16 months baby is having running nose.. nothing else.. so what best can be done for it.?

Question

#AskTheExpert  hello dr. my 16 months baby is having running nose.. nothing else.. so what best can be done for it.?

Accepted Answer

Hello,the best thing to stop running nose is by putting nasal drops and when you have baby who is only have runny nose you should definitely put nasal drops and you can simply out nasivison nasal drops and also you should keep your baby hydrated.

Answer

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 onfyrly under medical guidance.so please get examination and treatment done by your pediatrician it will be better.no self treatment advisable.it may take upto two weeks also in recovery so dnt worry if gradually symptoms are getting relieved.child will resume normal activities thereafter.