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#asktheexpert my child has a cold and cough, what should I do
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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 5 m old boy1 Year agoA. keep the child well covered and cover the ears and neckof the child properly to prevent temperature variations.
give nasal saline drops every 3 hours which will help in decreasing both cough and cold. you can also go for indirect steam inhalation. continue regular diet and keep child well hydrated.
if the child is well hydrated then cough and cold will improve rapidly.
anti-cold medicines at thisd age have got side effects so can be given only after medical consultation.
can give indirect steam inhalation.
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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl1 Year agoA. Consulting the paediatrician would be the right step to take because they’ll have to check what kind of infection is your child having and accordingly they can assist you with medication whether simple medications are required or any cause of antibiotics would be needed the doctor has to examine into suggest to the right thing
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