#asktheexperts My baby is 13 months old. Weight 10kg Few days ago he suffered fever. & cold. But now he is OK. But his throat sound is not OK. Means sore in throat,aphonia.

A. Cold is most of the time because of viral illness and if the child is having recurrent running nose and nasal congestion it may be a part of allergic rhinitis also so it needs a proper examinfation. steam inhalation will be benefficial in both the cases along with decongestant medicine like alex cold/ hatric 3/ sinarest. As a part of viral illness there could be associated symptoms like cough and fever which needs treatment accordingly along with a proper hydration needs to be maintained .