Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 years agoA. Cough along with Cold and fever most of the time is a viral illness or allergic and it needs supportive care along with proper hydration needs to be maintained. you can give steam inhalation which may be useful .
cough needs to be treated with medicine like anti allergic expectorant bronchodilators antitussives or cough suppresents medicine which should be given only after a proper evaluation by the doctor according to the type of cough and need.
In severe cough nebulisation can be given where medicine directly gets dilivered in the respiratory tract.
Also if fever is there paracetamol can be given cgto reducev the fever and the dose is 15 mg/ kg body weight and can be repeated after 6 hours again if required .
Home remedies like Tulsi & ginger mix in honey can be tried for soothing.
Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl2 years agoA. hi
low Immunity
so to strengthen it ,I advise to give breasfeeding as and when it is required
please don't rush to wean your child from it.
give citrus fruits like orange , apple , pomegranate,sweet lime etc more
keep your child well hydrated
dress your child in weather appropriate clothes.
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