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What Causes Congestion, Cold And Running Nose In A 1 Year Old?
My baby just turned one year old last week. Around then she started getting sick. She has a cough, a running nose (she woke up yesterday morning with her nose glued shut from snot). Today, when she breathes I can really hear her breathing from congestion. She s been really fussy and refusing food more than usual (we still get her to eat, she s just a bit fussy about it). Her grandma pointed out what looks like a rash on her forehead but it faded yesterday it seems like. Today especially she s been gassy and has had a slight fever off and on. On the 7th we introduced her to whole milk so maybe it could be an allergy?
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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I understand your concerns but don't worry. Your baby is most likely suffering from viral infection which are self limiting and common in this age group. She needs symptomatic treatment. Give antihistamine such as Chlorpheniramine or fexofenadine for cough and congestion. Give acetaminophen for fever episodes if they occur. Also, start a zinc supplement such as Syp ZnD or Zinconia and probiotic such as enterogermina. Ensure regular feeds to avoid dehydration.
Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Your baby is most likely suffering from viral infection which are self limiting and common in this age group. She needs symptomatic treatment. Give antihistamine such as Chlorpheniramine or fexofenadine for cough and congestion. Give acetaminophen for fever episodes if they occur. Also, start a zinc supplement such as Syp ZnD or Zinconia and probiotic such as enterogermina. Ensure regular feeds to avoid dehydration.
Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
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