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Is It Advisable To Nebulize A Child With Levolin For Cold, Cough And Fever?

Hi, My 2 year old son is suffering from cold, cough and fever (around 101 F). Is it advisable to nebulize him with levolin.31 bd as doctor has suggested the same earlier? We are giving paracetamol drops for fever. Also earlier he was also prescribed budecort.5 bd with levolin.31 bd when he had similar problem.
Thu, 29 Jan 2015
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Children often suffer from cold which is caused by certain viruses. In case the child has bronchospasm, levolin and budecort can safely be given to a child of 2 years of age. Paracetamol drops or syrup is correct to be given to bring down temperature. These are effective medicine and often need to be given.

You can give some antiallergic like cetirizine along. Other than that you need to give steam inhalation. Just sit with the child in your lap and place the source of steam before you. The water vapour would be in the air and the child will automatically breathe it in. It will help in diluting the cough. You may also give saline nasal drops in case nasal blockage occurs.
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Is It Advisable To Nebulize A Child With Levolin For Cold, Cough And Fever?

Children often suffer from cold which is caused by certain viruses. In case the child has bronchospasm, levolin and budecort can safely be given to a child of 2 years of age. Paracetamol drops or syrup is correct to be given to bring down temperature. These are effective medicine and often need to be given. You can give some antiallergic like cetirizine along. Other than that you need to give steam inhalation. Just sit with the child in your lap and place the source of steam before you. The water vapour would be in the air and the child will automatically breathe it in. It will help in diluting the cough. You may also give saline nasal drops in case nasal blockage occurs.