#AskTheExpert hi my baby is a pre term baby born at 32 weeks her weight at the time of birth was 1.1 . now it's 2.6 , she is having cough prblm what should I do to reliever her from this cough

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#AskTheExpert hi my baby is a pre term baby born at 32 weeks her weight at the time of birth was 1.1 . now it's 2.6 , she is having cough prblm  what should I do to reliever her from this cough

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Hi mom 
Give steam inhalation to your baby 2-3 times in a day. This will help in liquifying mucus and clear the chest congestion. Also apply babyhug rapid relief babyrub on the chest and feet of the baby to get relief from cough

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cough and cold may be infective  or allergic in cause.give steam to relieve congestion which is of great help and nasoclear drops can also be used in nose multiple times. can also give sinarest drops .
cough syrup or nebulization should be given according to the type of cough and only under the guidance of your pediatrician .self medication is not advisable.
 if the cough is productive give asthakind-ls. Usually due to the symptoms if the child is not showing interest in having food, give only simple home-made preparations as required, can give certain fruits like apple, papaya etc. ,child will start to eat as symptoms get resolved.
Due to seasonal changes or due to repeated exposure to the infective agent if the child is)h catching cold and cough repeatedly you need to develop good immunity by giving proper balanced diet and multi -vitamin supplements under medical guidance.