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My Kid Has A Cough . No Cold.

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Posted on Mon, 10 Feb 2020
Question: My kid has a cough. No cold.
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Steam inhalation will help

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.

I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concern. Treatment is supportive and usually comprises of antiallergic medication like Atarax (hydroxizine) or Maxtra Drops, and saline nasal drops for blocked nose.

You need to give steam inhalation to your child. It helps in reducing the congestion and thereby the cough. Just sit with the child on your lap and place the source of steam before you. The water vapor will be in the air and automatically the child will breathe it in. Water vapor will reach deep inside and would help in diluting the cough and thus would provide relief.

If your child is otherwise active and playful, I would not be concerned. If not, it would be a good idea to visit a doctor and to get the child evaluated.

I hope that I could clear your doubts. Usually the symptoms resolve in a week or so.

Feel free to write back.

Regards
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My Kid Has A Cough . No Cold.

Brief Answer: Steam inhalation will help Detailed Answer: Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service. I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concern. Treatment is supportive and usually comprises of antiallergic medication like Atarax (hydroxizine) or Maxtra Drops, and saline nasal drops for blocked nose. You need to give steam inhalation to your child. It helps in reducing the congestion and thereby the cough. Just sit with the child on your lap and place the source of steam before you. The water vapor will be in the air and automatically the child will breathe it in. Water vapor will reach deep inside and would help in diluting the cough and thus would provide relief. If your child is otherwise active and playful, I would not be concerned. If not, it would be a good idea to visit a doctor and to get the child evaluated. I hope that I could clear your doubts. Usually the symptoms resolve in a week or so. Feel free to write back. Regards