#asktheexperts My baby boy is suffering from cold n cough though I think it's mild but for the baby it's irritating him . Also sir his stool consistency is also loose and 4 -5 times in a day since last 5 days also . pls suggest sir

A. 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 alluergic and expectorant bronchodilators or antitussivfes 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 be repeated after 6 hours again if required .