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What Causes Persistent Cold And Runny Nose In A Child?

my baby is 1 year and..is having very frequent colds..and has running or stuffy nose from almost 4 months. . I took him to doctor..he prescribed antibiotics once for 10 days and once for 7 days..i tried everything on doctors advice .steam inhalation nebuliser with combivent and pulmicort. And several other medicines. But it does not go permanently..my baby has become irritated and clingy. I m so tensed and exhausted. Please help.
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of persistent cold and runny nose which is due to bacterial infection leading to strep throat along with upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to panic about it. I would suggest you to take Diphenhydramine and Dextromethorphan. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Get X-Ray chest done. Drink lukewarm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. Throat lozenges one every 4 hours is helpful. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should take you take nasal decongestant sprays, antihistamines and antibiotic combination as infection is present. You should take steam inhalation. Do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Cold And Runny Nose In A Child?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of persistent cold and runny nose which is due to bacterial infection leading to strep throat along with upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to panic about it. I would suggest you to take Diphenhydramine and Dextromethorphan. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Get X-Ray chest done. Drink lukewarm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. Throat lozenges one every 4 hours is helpful. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should take you take nasal decongestant sprays, antihistamines and antibiotic combination as infection is present. You should take steam inhalation. Do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari