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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Cough In A Child

my son is 2years 8months.he is very prone to cold and cough.he was fine last week and went for his swimming class.this week he again got cold and cough,but no fever.is it safe to take him to his swimming class tomorrow.he is otherwise very energetic and enjoys swimming.he coughs mostly in the evening,during meals.coughing gets worse when he sleeps.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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Hi,
It is advisable not to go for swimming as there will be precipitation of cold and cough and with swimming, he might give same infection to others as well.
Give him some decongestant syrup for 2-3 days.
Ok and take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Cough In A Child

Hi, It is advisable not to go for swimming as there will be precipitation of cold and cough and with swimming, he might give same infection to others as well. Give him some decongestant syrup for 2-3 days. Ok and take care.