Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 years agoA. Cold is a viral infection usually occurs with symptoms like sneezing, running nose, cough ,sore throat, nasal congestion and fever.at times it can be allergic too.it is less likely to be related to food but seasonal changes may have an impact.
Treatment consists of antihistamines antipyretics analgesics and decongestants .
steam inhalation would help in relieving congestion n soothing the irritation in nose and throat .
Medicines like maxtra/wikoryl /ascoril flu cold can be given in a proper dose according to the weight for 3-5 days as per the symptoms but it will be better to take only under medical guidance. as it is a viral disease it may take sometimes more than one week also tlio cure despite taking medication please have patience and if there is no relief you can request your pediatrician to change the medicine s.so please get exabmination and treatment done by your pediatrician it will be better.no self treatment should be done.
Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl4 years agoA. hi
no
please don't self medicate your child.
it can be harmful
always consult with your pediatrician before giving or using any type of medicine to a child.
for cold ,
please offer plenty of breastfeeds to a child,it contains antibodies which help your child to fight against viral or bacterial Infections
dress your child in weather appropriate clothes
give sunbath for 20 minutes a day.
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