How Can Symptoms Of Viral Cough And Cold In A Baby Be Managed?
Looks like a viral cough and cold - given suggestions
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like Cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500 mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
For cold you can use Cetrizine at 0.25mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days. For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. Wish your kid good health.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
Pediatrician, Pulmonology