#AskTheExpert how to save my baby from cough

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 5 m old boy3 years ago

A. this can occurs due to weather changes and temperature variations or simple cold and rarely infection. kindly give nasal saline drops (nasoclear /nasivion s)every three hourly and since it is a salt water/saline water it does not have any side effects and can be given again and again for nasal blockage and respiratory cough. it will dissolve mucus in nose and throat. for fever and pain give paracetamol. anti-cold medicines at this age have got side effects so can be given only after medical consultation. try to prevent temperature variations around the child and you can also give indirect steam inhalation and if there is no improvement in 2 or 3 days then meet your doctor

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. Monsoon season comes with different kind of challenges for the children they need some special care because the climatic changes can cause some illnesses specially infective diseases so spegcial care is required to maintain a proper hygiene and to build a good immunity for the children specially vaccination eg help A typhoid flu vaccine is importanft which can prevent perticular disease .

POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy3 years ago

A. Most coughs will go away on their own, but in the meantime you may wish to try the following to help your child feel more comfortable: Offer more fluids to keep the airways moist and to help keep your child well hydrated. Turn on a cool mist humidifier, especially if the air in your home is very dry.