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What Causes Cough And Cold In A 4 Month Old?
Brief Answer:
Both ascoril and deletus bx has same composition
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for the query
The common cause of cough and cold in a 4 month old baby is viral infection(bronchiolitis). In this condition the baby may have increased respiratory rate with retraction of chest and noisy breathing due to spasm of airways.
The main aim of management is to supplement O2 to prevent hypoxia,to decrease spasm and to maintain adequate hydration.
The nebulisation helps in rapid relieve of spasm of airways.
Both the ascoril and deletus bx syrup contains terbutaline(bronchodilator,to relieve spasm and cough) and ambroxol(mucolytic to make the mucus thin).
The terbutaline strength is 1.25 mg/5 ml in both the syrups.The dose of terbutaline is 0.1-0.2 mg/kg/day.
The average weight of a baby at this age is about 5 kg.So the dose will be around 1 ml three times a day.
Although it is a matter of debate that which bronchodilator we should use but we have seen that terbutaline helps in relieving spasm and thus respiratory distress in this age.
You can give one of these syrup safely.Also give nasal saline drop to relieve nasal blockade and paracetamol if there is fever.
Try to feed her frequently.
I would be glad to answer if you have any query
Regards
Both ascoril and deletus bx has same composition
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for the query
The common cause of cough and cold in a 4 month old baby is viral infection(bronchiolitis). In this condition the baby may have increased respiratory rate with retraction of chest and noisy breathing due to spasm of airways.
The main aim of management is to supplement O2 to prevent hypoxia,to decrease spasm and to maintain adequate hydration.
The nebulisation helps in rapid relieve of spasm of airways.
Both the ascoril and deletus bx syrup contains terbutaline(bronchodilator,to relieve spasm and cough) and ambroxol(mucolytic to make the mucus thin).
The terbutaline strength is 1.25 mg/5 ml in both the syrups.The dose of terbutaline is 0.1-0.2 mg/kg/day.
The average weight of a baby at this age is about 5 kg.So the dose will be around 1 ml three times a day.
Although it is a matter of debate that which bronchodilator we should use but we have seen that terbutaline helps in relieving spasm and thus respiratory distress in this age.
You can give one of these syrup safely.Also give nasal saline drop to relieve nasal blockade and paracetamol if there is fever.
Try to feed her frequently.
I would be glad to answer if you have any query
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you doctor for your answer and I have one more query related to these medicines that, I have noticed my baby legs tremors after every 20-25 mins. Is it due to medicine . Is there any side effect of giving these medicines?
Brief Answer:
The tremor can be due to the medication
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome again
The tremor is one of the common side effect of terbutaline.
The other side effects of terbutaline is very less and it can cause sweating,palpitation or irritability.
I won't be overly worried in the present situation and would like to decrease the dose if the condition persists.
I hope this answers your query.
Regards
The tremor can be due to the medication
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome again
The tremor is one of the common side effect of terbutaline.
The other side effects of terbutaline is very less and it can cause sweating,palpitation or irritability.
I won't be overly worried in the present situation and would like to decrease the dose if the condition persists.
I hope this answers your query.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Is baby doing potty 2 to 3 times in a day due to medicine? I don't know why my baby is doing potty 2 to 3 times in a day because of medicine or because of Dal ka pani which I have started giving her? Before Dal ka pani and medicines she was doing potty only once in a day.
Brief Answer:
This is not due to the medicine
Detailed Answer:
Hi!
The bowel pattern can vary.This variation is not due to the medication.
It might be due to dal ka pani that you have started recently.
The baby's bowel pattern can change after introduction of any new cereals/ pulses or other food material.
I won't be worried by this change in pattern of bowel unless it is too watery or too frequent.
The increased frequency may also be due to the current illness(may be viral).
So I would like to continue the feed and medication as usual and suggest you to observe the baby for any increase in frequency,associated vomiting,decreased oral intake,excessive lethargy or irritability.
If you notice any of these consult your pediatrician.
Regards.
This is not due to the medicine
Detailed Answer:
Hi!
The bowel pattern can vary.This variation is not due to the medication.
It might be due to dal ka pani that you have started recently.
The baby's bowel pattern can change after introduction of any new cereals/ pulses or other food material.
I won't be worried by this change in pattern of bowel unless it is too watery or too frequent.
The increased frequency may also be due to the current illness(may be viral).
So I would like to continue the feed and medication as usual and suggest you to observe the baby for any increase in frequency,associated vomiting,decreased oral intake,excessive lethargy or irritability.
If you notice any of these consult your pediatrician.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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