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What Causes Runny Nose, Watery Eyes And Cough?
Question: Three months old son has running nose, teary eyes and cough. Please advise.
Brief Answer:
Does not seem to be something to worry about.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. It seems that your child has a viral infection. I would need to ask if your child is exclusively breastfed. If exclusively breast fed, you need not worry unless the child grows lethargic or passes urine less than 6 times in 24 hours.
The teary eyes could be due to the nasolacrymal ducts not opening yet. It is not a cause for concern. You need to stroke from the angle of the eyes down to the ala of the nose, on each side. Do this for a few times twice a day. Gradually the ducts will open up and will drain the excess tears into the nasal cavity.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Does not seem to be something to worry about.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. It seems that your child has a viral infection. I would need to ask if your child is exclusively breastfed. If exclusively breast fed, you need not worry unless the child grows lethargic or passes urine less than 6 times in 24 hours.
The teary eyes could be due to the nasolacrymal ducts not opening yet. It is not a cause for concern. You need to stroke from the angle of the eyes down to the ala of the nose, on each side. Do this for a few times twice a day. Gradually the ducts will open up and will drain the excess tears into the nasal cavity.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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