#AskTheExpert sir bacho ko cough bhut jada hota h cough main kya kare. pls suggest

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Cough along with Cold most of the time is a  viral illness and it needs supportive care along with proper hydration. you can give steam inhalation which is very useful .
cough needs to be treated with anti allergic and expectorant bronchodilators or antitussives medicine which should be given only after a proper evaluation by the doctor according to the type of cough.
if fever is there paracetamol can be given to reduce the fever and the dose can bedj repeated after 6 hours again if required .

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Hey parent, 
Turmeric can help in relieving cold symptoms as it has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. Burn a dry turmeric stick till it is charred on a stove and then make a paste by adding some water. This paste, when applied on the bridge of the baby’s nose, can provide relief. Avoid applying the paste inside the baby’s nose.