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What Causes Cough And Cold In An Infant?
Question: My 8 months old daughter is having cough, running nose for last 3 days
Brief Answer:
Normal Saline Nasal drops will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Majority of Respiratory tract infection are viral in origin and self limiting. They require only symptomatic treatment. If the following criteria are fulfilled there is no cause for concern
1. Baby accepting feeds well
2. Baby sleeps well
3. Absence of Fever or mild fever (temperature less than 100 °F )
4. Respiration quite and normal
I would suggest you the following
1. Steam inhalation : Preferably using electronic steamer. Maintain safe distance from baby. Use it for 5 minutes thrice a day
2. Normal Saline Nasal drops : 3 to 4 drops in each nose 6 times a day
3. Tminic drops 0.5 ml 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
Normal Saline Nasal drops will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Majority of Respiratory tract infection are viral in origin and self limiting. They require only symptomatic treatment. If the following criteria are fulfilled there is no cause for concern
1. Baby accepting feeds well
2. Baby sleeps well
3. Absence of Fever or mild fever (temperature less than 100 °F )
4. Respiration quite and normal
I would suggest you the following
1. Steam inhalation : Preferably using electronic steamer. Maintain safe distance from baby. Use it for 5 minutes thrice a day
2. Normal Saline Nasal drops : 3 to 4 drops in each nose 6 times a day
3. Tminic drops 0.5 ml 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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