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Need Medication For Upper Respiratory Infection
my 2 year old daughter has been a wake all night for the last three nights and even to night I gave her melatonin for kids like her dr said to do but that isn t helping we took her to the hospital and found out she has an upper respitory infection and so we got her perscrption fillrd and been giving her it. mr and her daddy have been up with her since she isn t sleeping what can we do please help one scared and confused mom and dad
Thu, 11 Aug 2016
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
First of all relax and be calm.
Most common cause for upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is viral infection.
And viral infections are usually self limiting and heal by 7-10 days. So continue the prescribed drugs and wait for 1 week.
Maintain good hydration, so give her plenty of fluids orally.
Also do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
Don't worry, she will be alright in 1 week.
If she doesn't improve then get done chest x ray to rule out lung infection.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks
I can understand your concern.
First of all relax and be calm.
Most common cause for upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is viral infection.
And viral infections are usually self limiting and heal by 7-10 days. So continue the prescribed drugs and wait for 1 week.
Maintain good hydration, so give her plenty of fluids orally.
Also do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
Don't worry, she will be alright in 1 week.
If she doesn't improve then get done chest x ray to rule out lung infection.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks
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