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Suggest Treatment For Runny Nose, Sneezing And Coughing

My daughter is 8 months old very blocked up runny nose & sneezing. Went docs tday he said she has a red throat although don't know how he saw when she wouldn't open her mouth she's just started coughing a little but only cause she's having trouble swallowing still eating & drinking. I'm giving her panadol applying vix to her chest & the baby non medicated nasal spray any other suggestions...
Wed, 7 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold, you can use antiallergics like Cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given that too only if fever is more than 100°F (37.7°C). I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.

For cold you can use Cetirizine. For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, to relieve nasal congestion.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
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Suggest Treatment For Runny Nose, Sneezing And Coughing

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold, you can use antiallergics like Cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given that too only if fever is more than 100°F (37.7°C). I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. For cold you can use Cetirizine. For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, to relieve nasal congestion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani