Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years agoA. Cough and Cold needs to be treated only after a proper examination by a doctor after the exact cause is diagnosed.may be infection or allergy.it may not be related to food items but seasonal changes may aggravate the susceptibility to get infected .
maintain good immunity of the child with proper diet and supplements.
if associated with fever too, calpol can be given three times a day..
give steamto relieve blocked nose and nasoclear drops multiple times.
Cough Syrup or nebulization should be given only after a proper evaluation according to the type of cough .self medication may not be so helpful so please consult your doctor once. if the cough is productive you can give brozeet-ls or ambrodil syrup for now only n kcontinue only after doctor's advice.avoid refrigerated items and give simple home-made preparations a required.child may not be interested in food due to altered senvsations of taste bud in illness will gradually begin to eat as symptoms resolve.
NikithaMom of a 10 yr 9 m old boy3 years agoA. hello this can be viral and would be better to put nasal drops and also give your child paracetamol once in every 6 hours to 8 hrs and if still no improvement then it is better to check with your doctor and your doctor will be able to guide you better on examination of the same
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