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Suggest Treatment For Chest Congestion And Excessive Cough In A Child
Myboy 2yrs9months and weight 12.5kgs having cold in chest.already iam giving relent for cold but chest congestion is not cleared.he is coughing a lot.while sleeping also he had the sound in chest.can I give mox250mg for him and how much ml should I give for how many days?
Your son seems to have an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). The best course for me seems to have a Pediatrician consultation. He/she might examine for features of pneumonia and might ask for a chest x-ray.
If symptoms are suggestive of pneumonia your kid might be given antibiotic based on severity. Unprescribed use of antibiotic might increase resistance to pathogens. So please consult a doctor. If its just an URTI general measures like Anti- Histaminics, plenty of fluids, rest might suffice.
Hope I have clarified your doubts. If you have anything more to know please feel free to ask.
Regards, Muralidhar Naiduk
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Suggest Treatment For Chest Congestion And Excessive Cough In A Child
Hi, Your son seems to have an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). The best course for me seems to have a Pediatrician consultation. He/she might examine for features of pneumonia and might ask for a chest x-ray. If symptoms are suggestive of pneumonia your kid might be given antibiotic based on severity. Unprescribed use of antibiotic might increase resistance to pathogens. So please consult a doctor. If its just an URTI general measures like Anti- Histaminics, plenty of fluids, rest might suffice. Hope I have clarified your doubts. If you have anything more to know please feel free to ask. Regards, Muralidhar Naiduk