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Mom of a 2 yr 4 m old girl1 Year ago

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#asktheexpert my 4 month old boy is having coughing a lot and have difficulty breathing due to coughs , doctor gave syrup but no improvement since 3 days. does Vicks baby rub helps as I heard it has harmful effect and not recommended for babies as baby Vicks is of no use in curing coughs.

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children1 Year ago

A. Cough and Cold along with the symptom like Fever loss of appetite irritability could be a feature of gioviral infection or seasonal flu where most of the time supportive treatment is given. along with that cough expectorant and decongestant with antiallergic medicine given. steam inhalation can be given frequently to relieve the symptoms.

RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl1 Year ago

A. Then you can nebulise the child with regular saline water and if you want to use medicines you can ask your doctor to suggest you with the medication that is going to be very beneficial in reducing down the congestion and breathing is going to be better after that

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