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How Can Cough And Sneezing In A Child Be Treated?
Brief Answer:
It is normal. Not a cause for concern.
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Let me assure you that coughing, sneezing, hiccups etc. are normal in babies of this age and there is nothing to worry about it. However, reflux of the stomach contents could trigger such a presentation. Proper burping will ensure that the milk will not regurgitate back from the stomach to the food pipe. You should burp the baby for at least 15-20 mins after each feed. All you need to do is to hold the baby head end elevated for this duration.
Calcough can be given to a child even at this age. However, I doubt if that is needed. Rather, you can give some antiallergic drop like cetirizine once daily.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
It is normal. Not a cause for concern.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Let me assure you that coughing, sneezing, hiccups etc. are normal in babies of this age and there is nothing to worry about it. However, reflux of the stomach contents could trigger such a presentation. Proper burping will ensure that the milk will not regurgitate back from the stomach to the food pipe. You should burp the baby for at least 15-20 mins after each feed. All you need to do is to hold the baby head end elevated for this duration.
Calcough can be given to a child even at this age. However, I doubt if that is needed. Rather, you can give some antiallergic drop like cetirizine once daily.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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