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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Breathing Difficulty At Night In Infant
Question: My baby boy is 18 days old and has symptoms of cold, has difficulty to breathe at night. What precautions should i take?
Brief Answer:
At his age no medicatoins orally - only Nasal drops saline
Detailed Answer:
Hi...Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children.
For nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.
For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.
At his age no other medication of cold is indicated or licensed for use.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
At his age no medicatoins orally - only Nasal drops saline
Detailed Answer:
Hi...Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children.
For nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.
For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.
At his age no other medication of cold is indicated or licensed for use.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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