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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Cough In An Infant
Question: my 8month old daughter has caught cold. she has stuffy nose and coughs while she sleeps. can u pl recommend some home remedies
Brief Answer:
use saline nasal drops and honey.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX , I'am Dr Suresh K Yadav MD (paediatrics), I had gone through your question and understand your concerns,
Use can use saline nasal drops for nasal block and use honey as a home remedy for cough , use can use 2.5 -5 ml three times a day.
Cold is usually a viral illness of 3-7 days , but you need to aware of complications like ear infection , secondary bacterial infection , sinusitis etc if there is fever , respiratory distress or rapid breathing , poor oral acceptance , excessive cry or any ear discharge or otherwise baby appear sick.
Keep good hydration by frequent feeding . In case of any danger signs do consult your doctor urgently.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions
Take care.
use saline nasal drops and honey.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX , I'am Dr Suresh K Yadav MD (paediatrics), I had gone through your question and understand your concerns,
Use can use saline nasal drops for nasal block and use honey as a home remedy for cough , use can use 2.5 -5 ml three times a day.
Cold is usually a viral illness of 3-7 days , but you need to aware of complications like ear infection , secondary bacterial infection , sinusitis etc if there is fever , respiratory distress or rapid breathing , poor oral acceptance , excessive cry or any ear discharge or otherwise baby appear sick.
Keep good hydration by frequent feeding . In case of any danger signs do consult your doctor urgently.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
honey for 8month old? isn't it dangerous?
Brief Answer:
If quality can not be assured , do not use
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You concern is valid , as use of Honey is associated with risk of botulism if it is contaminated with botulinum spores , and usually honey as a food is not recommended for infants less than one year. But can be used as medicine in form of cough syrup like dabur honitus . For more specific prescription based advice you need to consult your doctor.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions
Take care.
If quality can not be assured , do not use
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You concern is valid , as use of Honey is associated with risk of botulism if it is contaminated with botulinum spores , and usually honey as a food is not recommended for infants less than one year. But can be used as medicine in form of cough syrup like dabur honitus . For more specific prescription based advice you need to consult your doctor.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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