Suggest Treatment For Cold And Running Nose

Posted on Tue, 16 Dec 2014

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Question : Hi,

My daughter is 20 months old. She is suffering from cold with running nose. Can we use nebulization and is frequent nebulization harmful for kids? We don't usually nebulize but still wanted to understand if it is Ok to nebulize once in a while and what side effects exists with more or frequent nebulization.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nebulization can be given

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Mr XXXX

Nebulization is safe and very helpful for respiratory tract infection. Normal Saline Nebulization is one which is recommended, it is free from side effects. I do not recommend any bronchidilator Nebulization.

Apart from Nebulization I would suggest you the following

1 Decoction : 1 cup of milk + 1 spoon of turmeric + 20 Tulsi leaves +2 spoon sugar. Bring it to boil. Filter it and feed baby warm thrice a day.

2. Normal Saline Nasal drops : 3 to 4 drops in each nose 6 times a day

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

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