#AskTheExpert my son (3 year old) having dry cough from last 3 days and cough trouble mostly at night during sleep. Currently I am giving benedryl 3 ml / 3 times a day from last 3 days but no relief. Kindly suggest.

A. You can make a herbal rub with mustard oil, carom seeds, methi seeds (fenugreek) and garlic. The warming properties of mustard oil and anti-bacterial properties of garlic and carom prove beneficial in combating congestion. Heat ¼ cup of mustard oil in a pan, and add in two garlic cloves and half a teaspoon of carom seeds. Take it off the heat after it turns brown. Apply this warm oil on your baby’s chest, back and feet.