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 and expectorant bronchodilators or antitussives medicine which should be given only after a proper evaluation by the doctor according to the type of coiuugh.
if fevfer is there paracetamol can be given to reduce the fever and the dose can be repeated after 6 hours again if required .
Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy3 years agoA. try to prevent temperature variations around child that is from hot to cold and cold to hot environment.
Keep the child well covered.
If the palms and soles of the child are cold to touch then the child is feeling cold and you have to take preventive measures to make the child warm.
you can go for home remedies like Tulsi Ginger Honey (Add honey if child is more than 1 year of age) combination which can be diluted withx water and given frequently to the child.
also u can xgive turmeric with warm milk one or two times everyday.
give warm water to drink as well as nasal saline drops frequently.
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