my 9 month baby has cold .. what can I do

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If  baby has symptoms of cough and cold it may last for few days or couple of weeks depending on the severity of infection which may be viral usually.at times may be allergic too.
If there is fever above 99 Fahrenheit you need to give paracetamol 3 times a day to the child.
In case of nasal congestion in cold you can give steam which is the best remedy as well as you can use nasomist saline drops many times in a day one drop in each nostril. In case of cough, the syrup is advised according to the type of cough (dry or productive)which needs to be examined before prescribing the medicine. 
If there are aggravated symptoms due to cough and cold ,any breathing difficulty the baby has dehydration anwud not taking feed properly a physical examination is important for which you should contact your treating pediatrician.

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Hi mommy 
Use saline nasal drops 
Give indirect steam inhalation 
BM contains natural antibiotics to cure infection like cold cough naturally 
Give adequate feeding 
Consult with your doctor in person for proper  physical examination and treatment