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Suggest Remedy For Cough In Infants
hi doc my maby was i think 5 months old when he had cough nd sounds from chest doc gave me myteka sachets and a cough syrup for a week nd he was ok with it.now he is 6 omnths old but has again strong cough.his nose was runny for one day but now its blocked....he was crying all nite and was having problem in slleping also...doc this time gave me just a cough syrup but cough is getting more ....what should i do....should i give him myteka again
Mon, 16 Jun 2014
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.
Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. It is very common for viral infections to culminate in cough while settling. For cold you can use anti-allergics like Cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.
Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly, that too only if temperature is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
But cough coming so frequently could also be a viral associated wheeze. I suggest you seek paediatrician help.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. It is very common for viral infections to culminate in cough while settling. For cold you can use anti-allergics like Cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.
Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly, that too only if temperature is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
But cough coming so frequently could also be a viral associated wheeze. I suggest you seek paediatrician help.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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