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Suggest Treatment For Stuffy Nose And Sore Throat
Question: Hi, My daughter is 5 years old and weighing 17.8kgs. She is having stuffy nose and also sore throat. She was out from viral infection only a day back. Please prescribe some syrup. I am also travelling for vacation this week. Thanks in advance
Brief Answer:
Steam inhalation will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms XXXX
Majority of Respiratory tract infection are viral in origin and self limiting. It all requires symptomatic treatment.
I would suggest you the following
1. Steam inhalation : Preferably using electronic steamer . 15 to 20 minutes each session twice a day.
2. Warm Saline gargling : To a glass of lukewarm water add 2 spoons of common table salt. Make child gargle the throat with it thrice a day.
3. For dry cough and cold : Antistussive like Syrup Ascoril D will be helpful
4. Normal Saline Nasal drops : 3 to 4 drops in each nose 6 times a day.
5. Make her sip one spoon of honey with 2 drops of fresh lemon juice thrice 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
Steam inhalation will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms XXXX
Majority of Respiratory tract infection are viral in origin and self limiting. It all requires symptomatic treatment.
I would suggest you the following
1. Steam inhalation : Preferably using electronic steamer . 15 to 20 minutes each session twice a day.
2. Warm Saline gargling : To a glass of lukewarm water add 2 spoons of common table salt. Make child gargle the throat with it thrice a day.
3. For dry cough and cold : Antistussive like Syrup Ascoril D will be helpful
4. Normal Saline Nasal drops : 3 to 4 drops in each nose 6 times a day.
5. Make her sip one spoon of honey with 2 drops of fresh lemon juice thrice 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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