#AskTheExpert Hi doctor, my son 3 1/2 years old sufferring from more cough running nose fever past 1 week.. after consulting to doctor nearly now no fever n runny nose has gone but cough has not much reduced.. taking him to check up again today. my question is ther any home remedies which i can do along with medicines n syrup for reducing cough ?

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#AskTheExpert  Hi doctor, my son 3 1/2 years old sufferring from more cough running nose fever past 1 week.. after consulting to doctor nearly now no fever n runny nose has gone but cough has not much reduced.. taking him to check up again today. my question is ther any home remedies which i can do along with medicines n syrup for reducing cough ?

Accepted Answer

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 coujugh.
if fever is there paracetamol can be given to reduce the fever and the dose can be repeated after 6 hours again if required .