Want to share your parenting queries and get answers
Get Solutions and advice from other parents and experts
Ask a QuestionMom of a 2 yr 8 m old boy
Q.
my son 1.3 year old. he is having more cough and little bit cold. please prescribe some medicine for him.
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
1 Answer
ExpertDr. Pandurang sawantPaediatrician1 Year agoA. More cough and little cold :
Most of the time cough cold, fever are viral in origin, it may subside by 3 -9 days.
No need of any medication if mild.
If fever above 100F then need fever medication (paracetmol) as per weight.
If baby have cold then need steam inhalation, nasal decongestant drops (nasivion baby nasal drops/Otrivin-P nasal drops 1drop in each nostril 3-4 times a day for 3 days).
If cough then need cough syrup or drops as per babys cough condition (wet or dry).
Keep ur baby well hydrated in cough cold fever episode
Maintain hygiene, hand wash properly,
Keep ur baby away from other infected persons if possible , continue to give all food items as before, continue breast feed as well till 1.5 yrs of age,
It will help for fast recovery.
If decreased oral intake, decreased urine output, breathing difficulty,
Then need to consult with ur nearest pediatrician.
Report Abuse
SUGGESTED ARTICLES
![](https://cdn.cdnparenting.com/articles/2018/10/26095727/11-signs-that-look-like-common-cold-in-babies-but-are-actually-much-more-serious.jpg")
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Mom of a 1 yr 3 m old girl
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Mom of a 9 m old boy
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Mom of a 3 m old girl
Q. my 3 months old daughter is suffering from cough and cold....plzz prescribe any medicine for her.
Read More
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Mom of a 1 yr 2 m old girl
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Mom of a 1 yr old girl
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Mom of a 2 m old boy
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Mom of a 3 m old girl
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Father of a 1 yr 4 m old boy
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Mom of a 1 yr old girl
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Do you know any solution to this question?Let’s go to the app - To help out fellow parents & to get answers to your questions
Add An Answer
Post Answer