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Suggest Treatment For Cough, Runny Nose And Sleeplessness In A Child

Posted on Mon, 14 Dec 2015

Question: my two year old is on day 3 of coughing, runny nose, stuffy, mucosy. no fever, no allergies. not eating much but drining fluids with wet diapers. she cant get any sleep, she bursts out crying after each cough, guessing her chest hurts. tried warm fluid. currently have cool humidifier running in room and an all natural syrup and ibuprofen. head elivated on pillows so almost about 40 degrees. any more suggestions she needs sleep!

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can give her nebulization after paediatric consultation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
In my opinion with your history she is having viral upper respiratory tract infection.
So in this point of view you should consult a paediatrician and give her antihistaminic and nebulizer.
Give her more warm liquids and give her vitamin c in the form of juicy fruits, lemonade and vitamin c tablets for chewing.
Hope you found my answer useful, do feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards

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