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Mom of a 5 yr 9 m old boy1 Year ago

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#AskTheExpert Mam ,why my son , get cough and cold week after week ? every time Dr . prescribed him antibiotic,is so much of consumption of antibiotics,good for his health ?

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children1 Year ago

A. Cough along with Cold and fever most of the time is a viral illness or allergic and it needs supportive care along with proper hydration needs to be maintained. you can give steam inhalation which may be useful . cough needs to be treated with medicine like anti allergic expectorant bronchodilators antitussives or cough suppresents medicine which should be given only after a proper evaluation by the doctor according to the type of cough and need. In severe cough nebulisation can be given where medicine directlfrrty gets dilivered in the respiratory tract. Also if fever is there paracetamol can be given to reduce the fever and the dose is 15 mg/ kg body weight and can be repeated after 6 hours again if required . Home remedies like Tulsi & ginger mix in honey can be tried for soothing.

Sai Prasanthi R LMom of a 11 yr 6 m old boy1 Year ago

A. Hello dear parent! Check with your doctor if your child is allergic to any situation or food or weather condition. If required take a second opinion. Complete the course of treatment as advised by the doctor and it is important to follow all your doctors instructions.

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