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Suggest Treatment For Nasal Congestion And Sore Throat

Posted on Wed, 3 Sep 2014

Question: I have 14month old baby sufferring from nasal congrstion and sire throat.i've tried steam inhalation,uding humidifier..no changes in his condition.no fever.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (0 minute later)

Give antihistamine syrup.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (6 minutes later)

I gave cetrizine...i dont knw tat will worsen his XXXXXXX congestion

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Normal saline nasal drops will be helpful

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Mr XXXXXX

Majority of respiratory infection are self limiting, all that is needed is supportive care. Absence of fever is very reassuring thing.

i would also suggest the following which will definitely help

1. Normal Saline Nasal drops ( Nasoclear ) : 2 drops in each nostril thrice a day

2. Syrup Sinarest 2 ml thrice a day

3. Decoction: 1 cup of milk + 20 tulsi leaves + 2 black pepper + 1 spoon turmeric + 2 gm fresh ginger + 2 spoon sugar. Bring it to boil. Filter it and feed the baby warm using spoon. This will be very useful in relieving throat congestion

4. 1 spoon of honey + 2 drops of lemon juice. Make him sip it thrice a day

5. Keep baby warm by appropriate clothing's

6. Steam inhalation using electronic steamer: ensure safe distance from baby

I am quite sure it will be helpful.
Keep me updated

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (29 minutes later)

Thank u doc!

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Take care

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life

Regards
Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (26 hours later)

My son is having a shrill sound when he breathes...which appears more from throat than nose..is it normal after nasal congestion?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
They are conducted sounds

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings
When there is nasal congestion, the increased nasal secretion are swallowed (Post nasal drip), this leads to sound in the throat. If the respiratory rate is less than 40 per minute there is no cause for concern.
Kindly follow the remedy as advised.
Keep me updated

Take Care

Regards
Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (9 hours later)

Hi doc,
We went to show my son to his pediatrician,he diagnosEd my son having croup..

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wishing you great health

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings

I hope he is doing fine now .

Wishing you great health

Take care

Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar