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2 And Half Months Baby Has Chest Congestion, Cough, No Help With Sinarest, Nasivion. Is Clavam Drops Safe ?

Hi, My son is two and half months old he has chest congession and caugh. Dr. has asked me to give nasivion and sinarest AF. But there seems to be no improvement. Another doctor had suggested that if he is not fine with these he can be given Clavam drops 1.5 ml morning and night... is it safe for me to give clavam drops for a two month old?
Mon, 26 Nov 2012
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Ayurveda Specialist,  's  Response
Hello...
Though i don't doubt the diagnosis made by your doctor as he would be in a better position to assess the condition of your child than me,

Clavam is antibiotic,its safe but frequent use of antibiotic will resist antibiotic sensitivity(whenever its really needed its does not work), So, Don`t panic. Calm down, be courageous and get your child treated.

In this period most of child frequently suffer from cold, cough etc,(Upper Respiratory Tract Infection)
Most of times this is viral/ allergic and its self limiting.
Because of low immunity and low diseases resistant power child suffering from this.

I would advice:
1. Avoid exposure to cold (cold make ciliary activity sluggish and hence the organisms tracking
down the airways cannot be swept out, making a progression to lower respiratory infection)
2. Keep your child warm (Wrapping with cotton cloth )
3. Stem inhalation with precaution.(Plain water do not add any decongestant like vicks etc)
4. Try to increase his immune system with proper and regular diet.
5. Maintain hygiene.
6. Don’t use more medicine
7. There are some baby chest rubs that can be used to help relieve chest congestion as well

Thanks
I wish your baby recover soon.
Regards , Dr. Sagar Mhatre

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2 And Half Months Baby Has Chest Congestion, Cough, No Help With Sinarest, Nasivion. Is Clavam Drops Safe ?

Hello... Though i don t doubt the diagnosis made by your doctor as he would be in a better position to assess the condition of your child than me, Clavam is antibiotic,its safe but frequent use of antibiotic will resist antibiotic sensitivity(whenever its really needed its does not work), So, Don`t panic. Calm down, be courageous and get your child treated. In this period most of child frequently suffer from cold, cough etc,(Upper Respiratory Tract Infection) Most of times this is viral/ allergic and its self limiting. Because of low immunity and low diseases resistant power child suffering from this. I would advice: 1. Avoid exposure to cold (cold make ciliary activity sluggish and hence the organisms tracking down the airways cannot be swept out, making a progression to lower respiratory infection) 2. Keep your child warm (Wrapping with cotton cloth ) 3. Stem inhalation with precaution.(Plain water do not add any decongestant like vicks etc) 4. Try to increase his immune system with proper and regular diet. 5. Maintain hygiene. 6. Don’t use more medicine 7. There are some baby chest rubs that can be used to help relieve chest congestion as well Thanks I wish your baby recover soon. Regards , Dr. Sagar Mhatre