#AskTheExpert..Hidaya is getting cold very frequently. what should I do?

3 Answers

Author of questionMom of a 4 yr 2 m old girl2 years ago

A. thanks doc. Hidaya is diagnosed by a bleeding disorder known as von willbrand syndrome . may it be a reason of her frequent cough and cold??

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy2 years ago

A. This may due to either allergy or infection and some times due to climate changes and temperature variations . For cold you can give drops wikoryl AF 0.5 ml to the child 2-3 times per day. try to prevent temperature variations around the child and give nasal saline drops frequently for nasal blockage, simple cough and cold. Indirect steam is helpful. Home remedies like Tulsi Ginger diluted with water combination (honey can be added after 1 year age)and turmeric wdith milk at least 2 times per day. Give warm water to drink If no improvement in 2 or 3 days then meet your doctor paracetamol for fever and pain.

Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 years ago

A. Cold most of the time is a viral illness where there could be running nose sneezing along with cough and it needs supportive care along with proper hydration . steam inhalation will also be useful in this . cough needs to be treated with anti allergic and expectorant bronchodilators or antitussives medicine which should be used once a proper evaluation by the doctor is done and according to the type of cough its prescribed. if any fever is there pgaracetamol can be givedn to reduce the temperature and the dose can be repeated again after 6 hours if required .