Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years agoA. If baby has symptoms of cough and cold it may last for few days or couple of weeks depending on the severity of infection which may be viral usually.at times may be allergic too.
If there is fever above 99 Fahrenheit you need to give paracetamol 3 times a day to the child.
In case of nasal congestion in cold you can give steam which is the best remedy as well as you can use nasomist saline drops many times in a day one drop in each nostril. In case of cough, the syrup is advised according to the type of gcough (dry or productive)which needs to be examined before prescribing the medicine.
If there are aggrvavated symptoms due to cough and cold ,any breathing difficulty the baby has dehydration and not taking feed properly a physical examination is important for which you should contact your treating pediatrician.
Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl3 years agoA. hi
i advise to maintain good hydration throughout the day
it is more important
give Luke warm water with pinch of salt and Turmeric powder, give it in 2 tbsp quantity every 2 hours.
you may apply Babyhug rapid relief rub on chest and back of your child
give mixture of honey and few drops of lemon juice, in one tsp quantity twice in a day
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