#asktheexpert remedies for cold and cough?

2 Answers

Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. Cough and Cold needs to be treated only after a proper examination by a doctor after the exact cause is diagnosed.it may be due to infection or allergy.it may not be related to food items or climate 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.. As the first line of treatment, give steam .to relieve blocked nose and nasoclear drops can also be given 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 continue only after doctor's advice.avoid refrigerated items and give simple hreome-made preparations a required.child may not be interested in food due to altered sensations of taste bud in illness will gradually begin to eat as symptoms resolve.

Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. according to the symptoms of the baby it is advised to get a proper physical examination done which would be helpful for the doctor to to find out the the treatment for further management consult dr. Cough and Cold should be treated only after a proper examination by a doctor as there may be some associated factor . As the first line of treatment you can give steam inhalation which wouldbf be helpful . Cough Syp should be given only after a proper evaltuation .