#asktheexpert my baby is suffering: cough

2 Answers

Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children1 Year ago

A. For the query asked needs consultation with doctor for proper guidance so it is better that the doctor will guide you the correct way . Online consultation can also be taken and the expert will give you the proper answer .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 directly gets dilivered in the respiratory tract. Also if fever is there paracetamol can be givggen 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.

POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy1 Year ago

A. T-Minic oral drops is a cough and cold preparation. It is used for temporary relief of common cold and allergic rhinitis in children. It helps in improving symptoms like runny and stuffy nose, sneezing and throat irritation. T-Minic oral drops consists of chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine as active components.