Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 years agoA. Cough is a protective reflex of the body to expel out the mucus or any irritant factor from the respiratory tract which is most of the time assosiated with cold due to any viral or bacterial infection . A proper examination is required to find the cause .
As a home remedy you can start with steam iginhalation . Cough can be treated with cough suppressant or antitussives as per the cause. For cold antihistamines are useful and nasal saline drops are also benifecial .
Jasmine KaurMom of a 9 yr 3 m old boy2 years agoA. Hello dear parent, I would suggest you to kindly follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Do not give any medicine by yourself. As your do tor has examined the child and prescribed medicines on that basis. So better to follow that. Good luck and take care
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