My baby boy aged 5 months, having cold and cough. Runny nose along with nose blockage. having cough while sleeping. please suggest.

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For your 5-month-old baby’s cold and cough with a blocked, runny nose, you can try the following:

Medicines & Remedies: Saline Nasal Drops (Nasivion Saline, Otrivin Baby Saline) – Use 2-3 drops in each nostril before feeding or sleeping to relieve nose blockage. Steam Inhalation – Hold your baby in a steamy bathroom (do not directly expose to hot steam) to help clear congestion. Cough Syrup – For such a small baby, avoid over-the-counter cough syrups. If needed, you can use T-Minic drops (as per doctor's dosage recommendation). Paracetamol Drops (like Calpol 125) – If the baby has fever, give as per weight-based dosage after consulting a doctor. Warm Mustard Oil Massage – Warm mustard oil with garlic and apply on baby’s chest, back, and feet before sleep. Keep Baby Hydrated – Frequent breastfeeding or formula feeding helps in faster recovery.

If symptoms persist beyond 5-7 days, the baby has high fever, breathing difficulty, or refuses feeds, consult a pediatrician immediately.