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Child With Runny Nose, Sneezing, Watery Eyes. Allergy?
Hi Doctor, my 2 yr old daughter has runny nose , watery eyes and also she s been sneezing since yesterday. we went to a restuarant the night before where there was a old couple severly coughing with congestion even in hot summer. do you think she caught something from them since she also has congestion already or could it be just some allergy? Also what medication can i give her since the children s benadryl and all the other medicine bottles say ask a doctor for children under 6 yrs? thanks
Fri, 3 Aug 2012
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Your childs symptom suggests either allergic condition or viral infection, if this type of symptoms are recurring again and again, its more suggestive of allergic condition. start some first aid like, warm salt water gargling, steam inhalation, to prevent further bacterial infection and she can be started with safe antihistamics, but dosage depends on her weight , she also needs mild anti inflammatory agents. so consult/call your pediatrician for further management .No need to worry for present condition .
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Thanks get well soon....
Your childs symptom suggests either allergic condition or viral infection, if this type of symptoms are recurring again and again, its more suggestive of allergic condition. start some first aid like, warm salt water gargling, steam inhalation, to prevent further bacterial infection and she can be started with safe antihistamics, but dosage depends on her weight , she also needs mild anti inflammatory agents. so consult/call your pediatrician for further management .No need to worry for present condition .
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Thanks get well soon....
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