Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years agoA. Cold is most of the time because of viral illness and if the child is having recurrent running nose and nasal congestion it may be a part of allergic rhinitis also so it needs a proper examination.
steam inhalation will be beneficial in both the cases along with decongestant medicine like alex cold/ hatric 3/ sinarest.
As a part of viral illness there could be associated syhkmptoms like cough and fever which needs treatment accordingly along with a proper hydration needs to be maintained .
Sneha PuruswaniMom of 2 children3 years agoA. No medication without prescription please.. consult a pediatrician and he will guide you better... give indirect steam to the baby..make the bathroom steamy by running hot water for a few minutes and sit in the bathroom with your baby in your lap...roast 2-3 cloves of garlic on a tawa with a few pinches of ajwain for a minute till aroma spreads.. cool make a potli and keep it near your baby..put a few drops of eucalyptus oil on the baby's pillow and clothes..make the baby sleep in an elevated position
light massage of mustard oil or coconut oil on the chest and back
Kalindi BhavsarMom of a 8 yr 2 m old boy3 years agoA. Hi mommy
Use saline nasal drops
Give indirect steam inhalation
Offer different varieties of food fruits vegetable pulses whole grains milk products in different shape colours patterns to make meal more interesting children are fussy eater at this age its all normal and common you can give food in puree liquid form or give some juice soup milkshake etc
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