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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Cough In A Baby
hi, my 4months old son is suffering from severe cough and cold.doctors diagnosed him as viral infection of lungs,gave him antibiotic and also omnacortil 4ml twice a day...is it ok to take omnacortil and that too at this dose...his cough seemed to have worsened a lot after taking omnacortil,please help
Sat, 10 Sep 2016
Hi... I understand your concern. By what you quote I feel that your kid might be having a Bronchiolitis or a viral infection of the lung with lower respiratory infection.
The dose of steroid is on the upper limit of normal probably (as you have not mentioned the baby's weight).
As you say there is worsening of symptoms - If there is fast breathing and inability to feed, then, it is an indication for hospitalization.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
The dose of steroid is on the upper limit of normal probably (as you have not mentioned the baby's weight).
As you say there is worsening of symptoms - If there is fast breathing and inability to feed, then, it is an indication for hospitalization.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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