hello dr ..my baby is 18 months old he is suffering from runny nose and having cough. i think his chest is blocked with cough. when he coughing it seems that something is blocked in chest. what medicine should i need to give

Question

hello dr ..my baby is 18 months old  he is suffering from runny nose and having cough. i think his chest is blocked with cough. when he coughing it seems that something is blocked in chest. what medicine should i need to give

Accepted Answer

This can occur due to either allergy or infection and some times due to weather changes and temperature variations around the child.
For cold you can give drops maxtra / wikoryl AF 0.5 ml to the child 2-3 times per day. 
try to prevent temperature variations around the child and give nasal saline drops every three hourly for nasal blockage andd simple cough and cold. Indirect steam will also help.

Go for home remedies like Tulsi Ginger diluted with water combination and turmeric with milk at least 2 times per day.(honey can be added after 1 year age)
Give warm water to drink 
If no improvement in 2 or 3 days then meet your doctor 
For fever and pain give paracetamol

Accepted Answer

good morning definitely medicine needs to be given to the child but I would recommend that you should try to visit your pediatrician proper clinical examination before using any medicine for the baby