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Suggest Treatment For Cough, Cold And Nasal Blockage

Hi sir, i kid age 2years 2 months. last week she suffered nose block heavy cough &cold also. Doctor prescribed medicine daily 2times nebliser &daily 3times asthalin medicine& night piriton syrup one time per day. Course is completed but cough is not normal. So can i continue piriton cs or not? Pls tell me
Tue, 30 Jul 2019
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Hello,

For children under the age of 6, I would normally not recommend using any over the counter or other medications for cold symptoms, since the benefits are very small if any, and there are risks with using these medications at this age. Instead, I would recommend only using nasal suction for nasal congestion, Acetaminophen for fever, and you can also use honey, mixed in with water or juice, for the cough, which is safe and can help.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Cough, Cold And Nasal Blockage

Hello, For children under the age of 6, I would normally not recommend using any over the counter or other medications for cold symptoms, since the benefits are very small if any, and there are risks with using these medications at this age. Instead, I would recommend only using nasal suction for nasal congestion, Acetaminophen for fever, and you can also use honey, mixed in with water or juice, for the cough, which is safe and can help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician