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Mom of a 1 yr 8 m old boy8 months ago

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One week back we completed 5 day antibiotic (augmentin DDS) course but the cold did not go away till now. Can we start back the antibiotic again or what can be done?He also got fever since last four days which considerably is improving as compared to day 1.

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ExpertDr Bandana JoshiAyurvedic Physician8 months ago

A. No the antibiotics treatment should not be given again as you have already completed the course and don’t worry the baby will be fine give steam abd out nasoclear nasal drops and give warm liquids like soups

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Author of questionMom of a 1 yr 8 m old boy8 months ago

A. Thank you all !

Ankita MehtaMom of a 10 yr old girl8 months ago

A. take a clean cotton clothe ,grate an onion on it make a pouch of it now heat the tava and place the pouch on tava for few seconds ,check with your hands first that it should not be too hot. then gently pat it on child' s chest back ,forhead and sole.

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Ankita MehtaMom of a 10 yr old girl8 months ago

A. hi ji ,no..you can not give antibiotics by own you must inform your pediatrician regarding current health condition of your child . please keep your child hydrated do the following homemade remedy

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