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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough And Cold In Infants
Question: Hi,
I have a son of 5 months old. he has developed cough and cold. from past 3 days I am giving S-Mucalite - 1 ml x 3times a day (Cough) and Zyrtec (Cold) - 0.5 ml a day.
He is still having severe cough and cold. Could you please suggest any other medication or any advise on home medicines?
thanks,
XXXXXX
I have a son of 5 months old. he has developed cough and cold. from past 3 days I am giving S-Mucalite - 1 ml x 3times a day (Cough) and Zyrtec (Cold) - 0.5 ml a day.
He is still having severe cough and cold. Could you please suggest any other medication or any advise on home medicines?
thanks,
XXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Normal Saline Nasal drops will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms XXXXXXX
Majority of Respiratory tract infection in babies are viral in origin and self limiting.
If the following criteria are fulfilled there is no cause for concern
1 Absence of high grade fever
2. Respiration quite and normal
3. Baby accepting feeds well
Continue giving the medication as already started . I would suggest you the following
1. Normal Saline Nasal drops : 3 to 4 drops in each nose 4 to 6 times a day.
2 steam inhalation : Preferably using electronic steamer. Maintain safe distance from baby. Use it for 5 to 10 minutes
3. Normal Saline Nebulization using home nebulizer
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Normal Saline Nasal drops will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms XXXXXXX
Majority of Respiratory tract infection in babies are viral in origin and self limiting.
If the following criteria are fulfilled there is no cause for concern
1 Absence of high grade fever
2. Respiration quite and normal
3. Baby accepting feeds well
Continue giving the medication as already started . I would suggest you the following
1. Normal Saline Nasal drops : 3 to 4 drops in each nose 4 to 6 times a day.
2 steam inhalation : Preferably using electronic steamer. Maintain safe distance from baby. Use it for 5 to 10 minutes
3. Normal Saline Nebulization using home nebulizer
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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