hoarse voice cough and cold in 4 year old

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Accepted Answer

Most of the time cough cold, fever  are viral in origin, it may subside by 3 -9 days.

No need of any medication if mild.

If fever above 100F then need fever medication  (paracetmol) as per weight.

If baby have cold then need steam inhalation, nasal decongestant drops (nasivion baby nasal drops/Otrivin-P nasal drops 1drop in each nostril 3-4 times a day for 3 days).

If cough then need cough syrup or drops as per babys cough condition  (wet or dry).

Keep ur baby well hydrated in cough cold fever episode

Maintain hygiene, hand wash properly,

Keep ur baby away from other infected persons if possible , continue to give  all  food items as before, It will help for fast recovery.

If decreased oral intake, decreased urine output,  breathing difficulty,

Then need to consult with ur nearest pediatrician
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Accepted Answer

This can occur due to either allergy or infection and some times due to climate changes around child.

For cold / running nose give syp wikoryl AF 5 ml to the child 2- 3 times per day. (Helps in decreasing running nose and cold)
Prevent temperature variations around the child and give nasal saline drops every three hourly for nasal congestion and block.
For wet coughing you can give syrup ascoril LS 5ml twice daily to the childs
Indirect steam help in decreasing coughing
For fever and pain give paracetamol
Go for homes remedies like Tulsi Ginger honey diluted with water combination and turmeric with milk at least 2 times per day.
Give warm water to drink.