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Suggest Treatment For Chest Congestion And Coughing In Infants

My six week old has some chest congestion with a cough no nasal congestion just coughing. Went to the doctor yesterday said lungs look clear the cough just really worries me. Does the baby crying help keep the mucus broke up so not settling in the lungs. How can I tell if it does settle in the lungs to get to the dr asap
Thu, 9 Apr 2015
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Hi,
Cough,chest congestion and cold are mostly due to viral infections of pharynx,sinus,larynx, epiglottis, bronchi in infants.

Some times it could be due to bacterial infection also.

Infants are not able to expel out the sputum or mucus as adults can do.So,we can give them proper dosage of drugs and keep them warm by covering the body with baby towels or blankets.

You may go for routine blood count to rule out any infection.

The baby will require antibiotics (quinolones or macrolides) to prevent superinfection with analgesics and antiinflammatories,antihistamines with other supportive treatment in proper dosage.

Consult your paediatrician for further advise.
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Suggest Treatment For Chest Congestion And Coughing In Infants

Hi, Cough,chest congestion and cold are mostly due to viral infections of pharynx,sinus,larynx, epiglottis, bronchi in infants. Some times it could be due to bacterial infection also. Infants are not able to expel out the sputum or mucus as adults can do.So,we can give them proper dosage of drugs and keep them warm by covering the body with baby towels or blankets. You may go for routine blood count to rule out any infection. The baby will require antibiotics (quinolones or macrolides) to prevent superinfection with analgesics and antiinflammatories,antihistamines with other supportive treatment in proper dosage. Consult your paediatrician for further advise.