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hello... my daughter is 16 mnth... she get cold and cough very frequently... she vomits while coughing

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hello... my daughter is 16 mnth... she get cold and cough very frequently... she vomits while coughing

Accepted Answer

Vomiting while coughing is normal only
no need to worry
and
Recurrent cough, cold episodes are Very common till 3yrs of age

Most of the time cough cold, are viral in origin, it may subside by 3 -9 days.

No need of any medication if mild.

If baby have cold then need steam inhalation, nasal decongestant drops (nasivion baby nasal drops/Otrivin-P nasal drops 1drop in each nostril 3-4 times a day for 3 days).

If cough then need cough syrup or drops as per babys cough condition  (wet or dry).

Keep ur baby well hydrated in cough cold episode

Maintain hygiene, hand wash properly,

Keep ur baby away from other infected persons if possible , continue to give  all  food items as before, continue breast feed as well till 1.5 yrs of age,

It will help for fast recovery.

If decreased oral intake, decreased urine output,  breathing difficulty,

Then need to consult  with ur nearest pediatrician.

Accepted Answer

hi parent

keep a bowl of chopped onion near her bed apptox three feet far over night a
take sunbathing daily with her head and ears covered
use simply purified water having tds higher than 350 and keep her well hydrated by giving her a spoon of lukewarm water every hour when she's awake

#AskTheExpert hello... my daughter is 16 mnth... she get cold and cough very frequently... she vomits while coughing