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How Can Cough, Runny Nose And Congestion Of An Infant Be Treated?
My daughter is 9Months old . She been having a cough , running nose , and mucus congestion for over a month . First time I took her to her doctor they gave her certizine other times I have took her in the don t give her anything . What can it be ? Or what can I give her over the counter ?
Thu, 25 Oct 2018
Hello,
You can't give Cetirizine to a child younger than 12 years old. You can give her Ketotifen because it seems she is having allergic rhinitis. You can also rinse nose with saline water and clean them.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
You can't give Cetirizine to a child younger than 12 years old. You can give her Ketotifen because it seems she is having allergic rhinitis. You can also rinse nose with saline water and clean them.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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