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How Can Cold And Cough In A Toddler Be Treated?

Hi... My son is 3yr old n since 3weeks, he is suffering from cold, cough. This time doctor prescribed Advent Forte 4ml two times. We looked his fever for two days. It didn t come down so thinking to start his antibiotic. Pls advise if it s fine to give him this antibiotic. I m giving this advent Forte for first time
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Hi Dear ,

Understanding your concern. As per your query your toddler have symptoms of cough and cold which are pointing towards poor immunity of body and severe respiratory tract infection. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. I would suggest you to consult pediatrician once without any delay.Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test and should get an x ray of the chest for further treatment. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics (amoxicillin or penicillin) at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. For now do warm saline rinses and take rest. Take expectorants. Mast cell stabilizers such as sodium cromoglycate is effective to prevent infection. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Cold And Cough In A Toddler Be Treated?

Hi Dear , Understanding your concern. As per your query your toddler have symptoms of cough and cold which are pointing towards poor immunity of body and severe respiratory tract infection. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. I would suggest you to consult pediatrician once without any delay.Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test and should get an x ray of the chest for further treatment. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics (amoxicillin or penicillin) at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. For now do warm saline rinses and take rest. Take expectorants. Mast cell stabilizers such as sodium cromoglycate is effective to prevent infection. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari