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How To Cure Runny Nose And Cough In A Child?
My son is 7 and has had a runny nose for about 2 weeks. Slight cough but nothing else. His nose inside is a bit red and irritated with crusty boogers on too of the red. He kept putting his fingers in his nose and I think that made it worse. What can I do to help get rid of it?
Fri, 27 Mar 2020
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The symptoms are suggestive of common cold or upper respiratory tract infection.Steam inhalation,Warm liquids should be encouraged. Saline nasal drops can be used 3 to 4 times a day.It will reduce crusting inside the nasal cavity.If symptoms persist,antibiotic should be used following physician advice.
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Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
The symptoms are suggestive of common cold or upper respiratory tract infection.Steam inhalation,Warm liquids should be encouraged. Saline nasal drops can be used 3 to 4 times a day.It will reduce crusting inside the nasal cavity.If symptoms persist,antibiotic should be used following physician advice.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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