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What Foods Can I Give For My Baby Who Has Stuffy And Runny Nose With Slight Fever ?

hi, my son is 5mths now, he has stuffy & running nose and slight fever what can be done? i give nasal drop. what liquid foods to start for him?
Thu, 12 Jan 2012
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Dear lakshmi
welcome to healthcaremagic
your child has a cold, you can reduce his discomfort in several ways. Make him drink plenty of fluids. To reduce nasal congestion, Antihistaminics (Avil, Hisnofil, Phenergan, Triominic) are given. In case of severe nose blockage, paediatric nasal drops can be used with your doctor’s advice.
As home remedies, steam inhaling gives relief in breathing. Hot tea with Ginger and Tulsi is very effective. Mist humidifiers are also helpful to get relief in stuffy nose and cold.
Overuse of nasal drops can cause rebound congestion. Therefore, they should be used only when advised.
Contact paediatrician if symtoms continue
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What Foods Can I Give For My Baby Who Has Stuffy And Runny Nose With Slight Fever ?

Dear lakshmi welcome to healthcaremagic your child has a cold, you can reduce his discomfort in several ways. Make him drink plenty of fluids. To reduce nasal congestion, Antihistaminics (Avil, Hisnofil, Phenergan, Triominic) are given. In case of severe nose blockage, paediatric nasal drops can be used with your doctor’s advice. As home remedies, steam inhaling gives relief in breathing. Hot tea with Ginger and Tulsi is very effective. Mist humidifiers are also helpful to get relief in stuffy nose and cold. Overuse of nasal drops can cause rebound congestion. Therefore, they should be used only when advised. Contact paediatrician if symtoms continue Thanks