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Suggest Treatment For Coughing Mucus Plug In Baby
What is cough mucus plug?my 2weeks old baby expelled it and she was in a lot of agony doing so, she bent backwards and was stiff, with skin color changed. It was horrifying. As a new mom I didnt know what to do and took her to hospital. If it happens again what to do and how to avoid this any home remedies?
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.
Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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