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#asktheexpert my son is frequently catching cough and cold which lasts for months,any suggestions to improve his immunity
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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children1 Year agoA. For this query you can also consult your doctor regarding proper guidance so it is beneficial that the doctor will tell you the correct way
Online consultation can also be taken and the expert will give you the proper answerCough 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 reshupiratory tract.
Also if fever is there paracetamol can be given to regduce 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.
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