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Suggest Treatment For Cold, Raspy Cough And Breathing Difficulty In An Infant
My baby is 16 months old. Had a bit of a cold the past few days but tonight it has developed into a raspy cough. She is having difficulty breathing with it and has woken up a few times already and it s only 10.45. It sounds quite dry and it is causing her considerable distress. We have given her calpol a half an hour ago Should I bring her to the care doc?
Fri, 4 Dec 2015
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your baby have cold, raspy cough and breathing difficulty which is a sign of respiratory tract infection along with pulmonary wheezing. I would suggest you to use room humidifier and vapor rub that will give benefits to your child. Steam inhalation is very effective but you have to be very careful while giving it to your child. give your child short course of antibiotics such as Amoxicillin or azithromycin for 5-7 days along with Antihistamine such as Chlorpheniramine. You should use throat lozenges and go rinses with warm saline water. Take diet rich in vitamin B12. Visit pediatrician once and get it examined. Get chest X-ray done and start treatment after proper diagnosis.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your baby have cold, raspy cough and breathing difficulty which is a sign of respiratory tract infection along with pulmonary wheezing. I would suggest you to use room humidifier and vapor rub that will give benefits to your child. Steam inhalation is very effective but you have to be very careful while giving it to your child. give your child short course of antibiotics such as Amoxicillin or azithromycin for 5-7 days along with Antihistamine such as Chlorpheniramine. You should use throat lozenges and go rinses with warm saline water. Take diet rich in vitamin B12. Visit pediatrician once and get it examined. Get chest X-ray done and start treatment after proper diagnosis.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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