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Infant Having Cold, Wheezing, Coughing. What To Do?
my seven month old granddaughter has had a cold for 6 days now. coughing wheezing and stuffy and runny nose. she almost sounded like she had croup. Took her to ER they gave her steroids and Dimetap now pediatrician is saying no dimetap or steroids. what do you do?
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
Namasthe
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If there is only coughing and wheezing without associated hurried breathings its likely to be uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infection.
Steroids are usually not advisable in infants unless used for specific indiations.
I would suggest you the following
1. Alternate Normal saline and Salbutamol Nebulization will be helpful
2. Keep the baby warm
3. Avoid dust- Thoroughly wash beed sheets in hot water
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
MBBS,MS,MCH
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
If there is only coughing and wheezing without associated hurried breathings its likely to be uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infection.
Steroids are usually not advisable in infants unless used for specific indiations.
I would suggest you the following
1. Alternate Normal saline and Salbutamol Nebulization will be helpful
2. Keep the baby warm
3. Avoid dust- Thoroughly wash beed sheets in hot water
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
MBBS,MS,MCH
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