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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Cold In An Infant
Question: My 5 month old daughter has cough & common cold since last 5-6 days. We cough has subsided a bit but cold still persists. We have not given her any medication so far. Please suggest home remedies or any safe medication for her age. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
self limiting.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the query.
As you describe cough and cold since last 5 to 7 days without any fever it is most likely viral or allergic. As such it would not require specific treatment.
Home remedies are not for 5 month old baby.
Use saline nasal drops in both nostrils to relieve congestion.
Also you can nebulize the baby with normal saline or keep warm water vaporizer in room to help liquify the mucus.
Hope i helped you.
self limiting.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the query.
As you describe cough and cold since last 5 to 7 days without any fever it is most likely viral or allergic. As such it would not require specific treatment.
Home remedies are not for 5 month old baby.
Use saline nasal drops in both nostrils to relieve congestion.
Also you can nebulize the baby with normal saline or keep warm water vaporizer in room to help liquify the mucus.
Hope i helped you.
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