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What Causes Recurring Cold And Cough In An Infant?

Posted on Mon, 28 Mar 2016

Question: dear sir my child who is 2.5 year and weight is 14 kg has savior cough and runny nose scine one month first time cough started on dated 29/12/2015 and doctor prescribed carinova antibiotic and it get resolved and again it stated on dated 20/1/2016 and doctor presecribed calkafe antibiotic for six day and cough stop for 5-6 days and yesterday night cough aging started with runny nose so request you to suggest what to do and we had been to chest x ray and CBC nothing shows any abnomalty

Answered by Dr. Arun (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow your doctors advice

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Cold and cough is usually viral in nature and repeated episodes are common at this age as children's immune system is maturing now.
You need not worry as the blood tests and chest xray are normal which rules out serious bacterial infections like pneumonia.
However my suggestions are.
1. Follow your doctors advice, don't start medicines on your own without proper clinical examination which is must at this age.
2. Till you see your doctor you can try simple antihistamines like cetrizine and cough relief with ambroxol..
Avoid sweets and chocolates.
Ensure he drinks plenty of liquids to keep him hydrated.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun

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