Author of questionMom of a 4 yr 2 m old girl4 years agoA. What is steam inhalation. And my doctor suggested hicope drops. What the purpose for hicope drops
Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 years agoA. 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 thre doctor according to the type of cough.
if fever is there paracetamol can be given to reduce f the fever and the dose can be repeated after 6 hours again if required .
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