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Suggest Treatment For Respiratory Tract Infection In A Baby
Hi Dr, my baby boy is premature born in 7 months, weighed l.500 kg during birth. Now he is two months old. I am feeding him with dexolac sc. Now he is weighing 3 kg in two month's time. But now he is suffering from severe phlegm and cough, and so he is not taking feed properly. Please suggest ideas for his weight gain. And how to get relief from this phlegm
Wed, 9 Apr 2014
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The phlegm or mucous is usually caused by respiratory tract infection and is self limiting. Normal saline nebulization will be very effective.
Also addition of Simyl MCT drops 10 drops thrice a day will be beneficial for weight gain.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak
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Greetings of the day
The phlegm or mucous is usually caused by respiratory tract infection and is self limiting. Normal saline nebulization will be very effective.
Also addition of Simyl MCT drops 10 drops thrice a day will be beneficial for weight gain.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak
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