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Question: Dear doctor,
My son is 15 days old and he has cough and cold. We are not giving him any medicine as of now. He is coughing incessantly. The elder son had viral cough and cold so we are guessing younger one caught it.
Should we leave it to heal itself? Is it ok to not visit a hospital, since he is very young? Is there any risk if we don't visit hospital? Do you advise seeing a doctor?
Thanks,
Raj XXXXXXX Gumdal
My son is 15 days old and he has cough and cold. We are not giving him any medicine as of now. He is coughing incessantly. The elder son had viral cough and cold so we are guessing younger one caught it.
Should we leave it to heal itself? Is it ok to not visit a hospital, since he is very young? Is there any risk if we don't visit hospital? Do you advise seeing a doctor?
Thanks,
Raj XXXXXXX Gumdal
Brief Answer:
Have to visit the hospital
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I strongly recommend you to visit the hospital.
Its very less likely for a 15 day old to get cough.
As you think it could be infective.
Th best treatment for the baby is the breast milk, but seeking specialists suggestions are very important.
Please take the baby to the hospital.
Regards,
Have to visit the hospital
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I strongly recommend you to visit the hospital.
Its very less likely for a 15 day old to get cough.
As you think it could be infective.
Th best treatment for the baby is the breast milk, but seeking specialists suggestions are very important.
Please take the baby to the hospital.
Regards,
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