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Is It Safe To Give Nebulisation With Livolin 4-5 Times For 10 Months Old Baby For Cough?

my baby is 10 months old and she is having cough due to chest congestion. We contacted physician and he has prescribe.d nebulisation with Livolin 4-5 times a day. Is it safe? what else can we do to cure our baby as she is even not able to sleep due to cough during night
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
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Livolin recommended dose nebulization may be done 4 hourly depending upon the situation requirement of the child.
Antihistaminic decongestant medicine to be added along with some antipyretics.
Steam inhalation should also be given some space.
Nasal blockage is important cause of congestion ,should be tackled with proper saline nasal drops frequently even one hourly.
If Pediatrician feels he can also give some antibiotic depending upon the requirement.
Montileukast may be given for longtime to suppress the allergic response
Hope the query is answered.
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Is It Safe To Give Nebulisation With Livolin 4-5 Times For 10 Months Old Baby For Cough?

Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM Livolin recommended dose nebulization may be done 4 hourly depending upon the situation requirement of the child. Antihistaminic decongestant medicine to be added along with some antipyretics. Steam inhalation should also be given some space. Nasal blockage is important cause of congestion ,should be tackled with proper saline nasal drops frequently even one hourly. If Pediatrician feels he can also give some antibiotic depending upon the requirement. Montileukast may be given for longtime to suppress the allergic response Hope the query is answered. Thanks