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Are There Medications That Can Be Given To Treat Cold And Throat Infection?

My daughter is 4 1/2 year old. She is having cold anytime and throat infection , if i consult a doctor they give some medicines at the time of taking medicines she will be fine after the medicine she is always having the same problem. Please tell me what can i do?
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have cold and throat infection which is due to presence of infection in respiratory tract leading to common cold/ flu. I would suggest you take nasal decongestant sprays, Antihistamines and antibiotic combination as infection is present. You can give flu shots to your child for proper immunization. Co amoxiclav along with sinarest is effective combination for your child. You should take steam inhalation. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get chest X-ray and pulmonary function tests done to check extent of infection and start treatment accordingly. Take Diphenhydramine and Dextromethorphan for 4-5 days. Maintain proper hygiene and avoid cold liquids and spicy food. Do warm saline gargles.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Are There Medications That Can Be Given To Treat Cold And Throat Infection?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have cold and throat infection which is due to presence of infection in respiratory tract leading to common cold/ flu. I would suggest you take nasal decongestant sprays, Antihistamines and antibiotic combination as infection is present. You can give flu shots to your child for proper immunization. Co amoxiclav along with sinarest is effective combination for your child. You should take steam inhalation. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get chest X-ray and pulmonary function tests done to check extent of infection and start treatment accordingly. Take Diphenhydramine and Dextromethorphan for 4-5 days. Maintain proper hygiene and avoid cold liquids and spicy food. Do warm saline gargles. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari