Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years agoA. Cough along with Cold most of the time is a viral illness and it needs supportive care along with proper hydration. you can give steam inhalation which is very useful .
cough needs to be treated with anti allergic adnd expectorant bronchodilators or antitussives medicine which should be given only after a proper evaluation by the doctor according to the type of cough.
if fever is there paracetamol can be given to reduce the fever and the dose can be repecated after 6 hours again if required .
RashmiMom of a 10 yr 11 m old girl3 years agoA. You can give basic medicines to the child because antibiotic cannot be given to the child in any case without consulting the doctor and negative effect also on the child because too much of antibiotics are never healthy so go ahead with a consultation with your doctorWrite Your Answer Here
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