My baby is 6.5 month old and she is down with cold and cough with mucus …from 2days she is under medication and did one time nebuliser but not yet cough reduced and so thinking to go for nebuliser again is it safe to nebulise twice within 3 days and how many times nebuliser can use for 6.5 month old baby l??

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Cold is a viral illness and symptoms could be sneezing, running nose, cough sore throat, nasal congesxstion and fever.
Treatment consists of antihistamines antipyretics analgesics and decongestants .
steam inhalation would be beneficial .
Medicines like sinarest/wikoryl / Alex cold can be given in a proper dose according to the weight for 3-5 days as per the symptoms .

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Hello dear parent! Nebulisation should be given only on doctor’s advice. Consult your child’s doctor for evaluation and advice. Try giving indirect steam inhalation to reduce the discomfort. Complete the course of medication as prescribed by your doctor. Continue feeding your baby well. Good luck and take care.