
What Causes Cough And Sore Throat?

common cold, a viral infection
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on healthcaremagic. Your grandson seems to be suffering from common cold. Like in adults, they are generally caused by certain viruses and is not a cause for concern. Antibiotics are ineffective in such cases and it heals spontaneously in 5-7 days. Often it has an allergic component. Give him some antiallergic like levocetirizine.
In normal situation the respiratory secretions are dilute but when the become gelatinous, they need to be coughed out. Stem inhalation should help by diluting it and I would recommend that. Cough syrups are commonly used but I do not think that is required.
Hope that helps. Please revert back in case of further queries if any and I will try to help.

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