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 to reduce the fever and the dose is 15 mg/ kg bodcy weight and can be repeated after 6 hours again if required .
Home remedies like Tulsi & ghinger mix in honey can be tried for soothing.
Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy2 years agoA. it is important to give diet according to the need of the child which should contain proper amount of calorie and protein and at the same time kindly give plenty of water to drink and seasonal fruits and vegetables.
kindly include recipes made from cereals and pulses
complete the pending vaccinations and this will help in improving the immunxity of the child.
food should be home made and avoid any type of packet foods
follow the above points to increase immunity of the child and decrease the chances of the child getting ill.
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