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What Causes Persistent Cough And Cold In A Toddler?

My Child is 2.5 years old...Having heavy cold...cough and also coughing...Also has fever from last 3 days....her fever comes and goes again and again...my ped has proscribed crocin suspension 7.5 ml afer 4 hrs and cherrycof....but cheerycof was now replaced with Macbery Junior 5 ml 3 times a day...her cold n cough/Khansi is strong....what to do...is the dosage seems OK...he said it s viral and take 3 days mim to settle
Wed, 11 May 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your toddler have symptoms of persistent cough and cold which are pointing towards condition known as severe upper respiratory tract infection. Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest and Immunoglobulin G levels checked for further treatment. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin or penicillin ) at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents . For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. Mast cell stabilizers such as sodium cromoglycate is effective to prevent infection. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Cough And Cold In A Toddler?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your toddler have symptoms of persistent cough and cold which are pointing towards condition known as severe upper respiratory tract infection. Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest and Immunoglobulin G levels checked for further treatment. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin or penicillin ) at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents . For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. Mast cell stabilizers such as sodium cromoglycate is effective to prevent infection. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari