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What Can Be Done About Nasal Congestion Leading To Irritation In A 5-year-old Child?
Question: My son is suffering from Nose congestion & due to that he is getting irritated.
Medical history is mentioned below.
Medical history is mentioned below.
Brief Answer:
Cough and cold
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for consulting us.
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 500mg) 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. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Cough and cold
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for consulting us.
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 500mg) 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. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello sir,
In 0.25mg/kg/dose what does kg means.
He is not having fever. Only congestion sounds coming from his nose & mouth while he is crying or is irritated.
So which medicine should we give to him.
In 0.25mg/kg/dose what does kg means.
He is not having fever. Only congestion sounds coming from his nose & mouth while he is crying or is irritated.
So which medicine should we give to him.
Brief Answer:
Please tell me his current weight
Detailed Answer:
Hi...Please tell me his current weight.
Please tell me his current weight
Detailed Answer:
Hi...Please tell me his current weight.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
5 kgs
Brief Answer:
Suggestions on comomn cold
Detailed Answer:
Hi...
You can give him Syrup Xyzal (2.5mg/5ml) strength at the dose of 0.5ml twice a day for 3 days if he has got severe running nose disturbing his sleep and activity.
For nasal block/ congestion, plain saline nasal drops (Nasoclear saline nasal drops) will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.
I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link.
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Please find the link below -
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Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani
Suggestions on comomn cold
Detailed Answer:
Hi...
You can give him Syrup Xyzal (2.5mg/5ml) strength at the dose of 0.5ml twice a day for 3 days if he has got severe running nose disturbing his sleep and activity.
For nasal block/ congestion, plain saline nasal drops (Nasoclear saline nasal drops) will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.
I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link.
Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it.
In this way even in health care magic you can follow up always with a single doctor who knows the history of your kid completely.
Please find the link below -
www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696
Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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