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Child Suffering From Cold And Cough
my kid is 18 months old,he is suffering from severe cold from past 2 weeks,cough from last 3 days,i gave mucolite for 5 days initially & as his cough was severe;i started giving piriton cough syrup now,is my medication right? do i need to give him antibiotic,if so what is d drug?
Fri, 4 Mar 2011
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18 months kid having severe cough treated with mucolite and piriton. I would advise to consult doctor. Antibioics must be started but under care of doctor who examines the child. So please donot wait to worson the symptoms.
18 months kid having severe cough treated with mucolite and piriton. I would advise to consult doctor. Antibioics must be started but under care of doctor who examines the child. So please donot wait to worson the symptoms.
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