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What Medication Can Be Given For Cold And Cough In A Child?
Brief Answer:
Possibly due to a viral infection with an allergic component.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concern. Treatment is supportive and usually comprises of antiallergic medication like Atarax (hydroxizine), and saline nasal drops for blocked nose.
You need to give steam inhalation to your child. It helps in reducing the congestion and thereby the cough. Just sit with the child on your lap and place the source of steam before you. The water vapor will be in the air and automatically the child will breathe it in. Water vapor will reach deep inside and would help in diluting the cough and thus would provide relief.
If your child is otherwise active and playful, I would not be concerned. If not, it would be a good idea to visit a doctor and to get the child evaluated. If the respiratory rate is greater than or equal to 50 breaths/min you would need to take her to a doctor for the possibility of underlying pneumonia. If the rate is lesser, you need not worry.
I hope that I could clear your doubts. Usually, the symptoms resolve in a week or so.
Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician
Possibly due to a viral infection with an allergic component.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concern. Treatment is supportive and usually comprises of antiallergic medication like Atarax (hydroxizine), and saline nasal drops for blocked nose.
You need to give steam inhalation to your child. It helps in reducing the congestion and thereby the cough. Just sit with the child on your lap and place the source of steam before you. The water vapor will be in the air and automatically the child will breathe it in. Water vapor will reach deep inside and would help in diluting the cough and thus would provide relief.
If your child is otherwise active and playful, I would not be concerned. If not, it would be a good idea to visit a doctor and to get the child evaluated. If the respiratory rate is greater than or equal to 50 breaths/min you would need to take her to a doctor for the possibility of underlying pneumonia. If the rate is lesser, you need not worry.
I hope that I could clear your doubts. Usually, the symptoms resolve in a week or so.
Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician
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