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Why Haven't Crocin Drops And Asthalin Aided In The Cure Of Cough, Nasal Congestion And Cold In An Infant.
Hello doctor
my daughter is 11 month old. She is suffering from cough n cold since 6 days. We took her to doctor and doctor suggested few medicines which are 'alerid' 'ashalin' and 'crocin drops'. He diagoned her as nasal congestion. Would like to know if the diagnosis is ok. Would also like to know why ashalin is given by doctor when the diagnosis is nasal congestion.
initially for the last two days she vomitted after taking the medicines. Now since yesterday she is able to take the medicines. She is not yet getting relief. Pls suggest if the diagnosis is ok and should we continue these medicines.
my daughter is 11 month old. She is suffering from cough n cold since 6 days. We took her to doctor and doctor suggested few medicines which are 'alerid' 'ashalin' and 'crocin drops'. He diagoned her as nasal congestion. Would like to know if the diagnosis is ok. Would also like to know why ashalin is given by doctor when the diagnosis is nasal congestion.
initially for the last two days she vomitted after taking the medicines. Now since yesterday she is able to take the medicines. She is not yet getting relief. Pls suggest if the diagnosis is ok and should we continue these medicines.
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
Usually in children younger than 1 year of age is due to viral infection. Viral infection can cause nasal congestion and cough. It may take 2 weeks to get better. Asthalin is given for Asthma. may be your doctor is suspecting Asthma. Usually it is not recommended to give cough mixture to infants. it may affect respiration. Crocin drop will help in inflammation of throat, and fever. Vomiting could be due to Cough or could be as a reflex, if syrup or medicines were given in lie down position or directly deep in throat instead of mouth. Some antibiotics can cause vomiting, but you have not mentioned about antibiotics. If it is viral, there is no need for antibiotics. For nasal congestion, she should be given saline nasal drops, which are safe and effective. you may put cold mist vaporizer in her room.
Use good hygiene, and avoid contacts with people coughing or sneezing. If she is getting fever, low appetite, and refusing to eat, difficulty in sleeping, you may contact your doctor again.
Take care.
Dr H Hamdani
Welcome to HCM,
Usually in children younger than 1 year of age is due to viral infection. Viral infection can cause nasal congestion and cough. It may take 2 weeks to get better. Asthalin is given for Asthma. may be your doctor is suspecting Asthma. Usually it is not recommended to give cough mixture to infants. it may affect respiration. Crocin drop will help in inflammation of throat, and fever. Vomiting could be due to Cough or could be as a reflex, if syrup or medicines were given in lie down position or directly deep in throat instead of mouth. Some antibiotics can cause vomiting, but you have not mentioned about antibiotics. If it is viral, there is no need for antibiotics. For nasal congestion, she should be given saline nasal drops, which are safe and effective. you may put cold mist vaporizer in her room.
Use good hygiene, and avoid contacts with people coughing or sneezing. If she is getting fever, low appetite, and refusing to eat, difficulty in sleeping, you may contact your doctor again.
Take care.
Dr H Hamdani
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