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What Should Be Given To One Month Old Baby Having Cold?

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Posted on Wed, 6 Nov 2024
Question: What should be given to one month old baby having cough and cold
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Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Use saline drops

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I read your query and here is my advice.

There are not many medications recommend at this age.
You can rinse his nose with saline water, using saline drops, moisturise air with air humidifier.
Give acetaminophen in case of fever over 38*C
Give him breast milk or formula keeping him hydrated.


Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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What Should Be Given To One Month Old Baby Having Cold?

Brief Answer: Use saline drops Detailed Answer: Hello dear, I read your query and here is my advice. There are not many medications recommend at this age. You can rinse his nose with saline water, using saline drops, moisturise air with air humidifier. Give acetaminophen in case of fever over 38*C Give him breast milk or formula keeping him hydrated. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks.