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Can I Give Antibiotic For Cough?

Hi Dr, My kid has cough with sputum and blocking nose sometimes. When I consulted a pediatrician, he suggested ventryl cough syrup. He said if u want u can give amoxylin. There is not chest infection. I am confused whether to give antibiotic or not. Can u plz help me? My kid is 19 months old.
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Thanks for posting on HealthCareMagic. Children of this age often suffer from a condition called bronchiolitis which is caused by a virus. Antibiotics are ineffective and the condition spontaneously resolves in 5-7 days without antibiotics. However, in an apprehension of secondary bacterial infection, somebody may add antibiotics. Unless there are chest findings, you can skip antibiotics. You may add some antiallergic like levocetirizine as there is generally an allergic component. Also use nasal saline drops for nasal blockage and give steam inhalation if possible.

Hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any.
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Can I Give Antibiotic For Cough?

Thanks for posting on HealthCareMagic. Children of this age often suffer from a condition called bronchiolitis which is caused by a virus. Antibiotics are ineffective and the condition spontaneously resolves in 5-7 days without antibiotics. However, in an apprehension of secondary bacterial infection, somebody may add antibiotics. Unless there are chest findings, you can skip antibiotics. You may add some antiallergic like levocetirizine as there is generally an allergic component. Also use nasal saline drops for nasal blockage and give steam inhalation if possible. Hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any.