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hi dr my baby is 1 year 8 month old plz suggest any medicine for running nose n cold

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hi dr my baby is 1 year 8 month old plz suggest any medicine for running nose n cold

Accepted Answer

give steam to baby .Cough and cold may be due to any seasonal change and due to any viral infection . Ste can be given at home and if cough is much then asthakind can also be given to baby 3 times in a day and paracetamol for the fever .

Accepted Answer

Cough and Cold needs to be treated only after a proper examination by a doctor after the exact cause is diagnosed.it may be any infection or it may be allergic too.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 inhalation which would be of great help .to relieve blocked nose nasoclear drops can also be used 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 giveht brozeet-ls or ambrodil syrup for now only n continue only after doctor's advice.avoid refrigerated items and give simple home-mvade 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.

Accepted Answer

good evening without a clinical examination it is difficult to prescribe any medicine I would recommend that you should try to visit your doctor for a proper check up and then start giving medicine as prescribed

#asktheexperts hi dr my baby is 1 year 8 month old plz suggest any medicine for running nose n cold