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Guardian of a 8 yr 5 m old girl7 years ago
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my baby has runny nose and cough, its been 4-5 days, please suggest me what should I do?

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ExpertAlapati HariPaediatrician7 years ago

A. Hi, cold and cough at 10 months give saline nose drops or hot towel over the chest, continue to breast feed your baby and give solid foods 4 times a day. Plenty of fluids.

profile image of Dr Bandana JoshiExpertDr Bandana JoshiAyurvedic Physician7 years ago

A. Common cold is a viral infection of nose and throat. Nasal Congestion and runny nose are the main indicators of a cold. Keep feeding your baby well, give indirect steam or use humidifier, put saline nasal drops. Apply vicks baby rub on chest, back and sole of. You can prevent it by keeping your baby away from the person who is suck, wash your hands before handling the baby, clean baby's toys and pacifier often

profile image of shilpi Bhandarishilpi BhandariMom of 2 children7 years ago

A. Give your baby indirect steam least three times a day burn garlic ajwain in mustard oil let this oil get cool or warm rub that oil on his chest back Palms foot also keep your baby hydrated by breastfeeding and consult your doctor as soon as possible

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