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Is Anti-viral Medication Sufficient To Cure Croup, Cold And Cough Caused By Possible Chest Infection?

My daughter is 14 months old and had croup about 7 weeks ago, for which she was given an anti-viral medication at a and e, where we took her as she was struggling to breathe. Since then she has had a severe cold and now has a terrible cough, particularly at night, which causes her to gasp for breath and is very alarming and upsetting for her. We wrap her up and stand her in the doorway as cold damp air seems to help and she has a cold water vaporiser on in her room, which we keep at about 20 degrees. Is there anything I can give her to help the cough or is it possibly a chest infection? I would prefer a natural remedy.
Thu, 2 Jan 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello

I have studied your case,
Take salt water gargle with warm water at least twice a day. Since you are hypertensive, you can gargle with minimum salt or even plain warm water.

Take only bland diet for the next one week.
Avoid anything spicy, oily or high flavoured.
Eat tulsi leaves and fried dalchini [spices] ,do betadine gargle.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Is Anti-viral Medication Sufficient To Cure Croup, Cold And Cough Caused By Possible Chest Infection?

Hello I have studied your case, Take salt water gargle with warm water at least twice a day. Since you are hypertensive, you can gargle with minimum salt or even plain warm water. Take only bland diet for the next one week. Avoid anything spicy, oily or high flavoured. Eat tulsi leaves and fried dalchini [spices] ,do betadine gargle. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care