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Suggest Remedies For Nasal Congestion, Cold And Cough In An Infant

Posted on Fri, 16 Sep 2016

Question: Hi Doctor,

My baby is 1 year 4 months old. She has got cold and i have been giving sinarest syrup. Cold has reduced, but there is congestion due to which she is unable to breathe and drink milk. Can you please suggest medicine for nebulizer for baby and also for adults for cold and cough. Please suggst how many times it has to be taken.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Normal saline nebulization is usually sufficient

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic.

It would be best to give nebulization with normal saline (0.9% NaCl). You can give it every 4 hours. Give nebulization with Levolin (Levosalbutamol) 0.63mcg 6 hourly only if there is wheezing or respiratory distress. Continue to give Sinarest. Nothing else needs to be given.

You might like to discuss the treatment with her treating physician.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

hello, please suggest medication for adults for nebulization.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Same

Detailed Answer:
For adults the medicines would be the same. The dose of levolin would be 1.2 mcg for adults. Rest remains same.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar