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52 days old baby got cold and cough
Can we put 3% ns nebuliser to 52 days baby daily 4 times each time 2ml .
If not please suggest few tonics or home remedies?
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Cough and cold are usually viral infections and don't require much treatment. It may last 2 weeks also. If the baby is active and maintains weight, no need to worry. There are not many safe medicines at this age. 3 % NS can be given. But please visit a pediatrician for check up and advice and prescription
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Usually nebulization can be used if any noisy breathing sounds or any difficulty in breathing present so use accordingly
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Do not use 3%NS nebulization for normal cough and cold unless prescribed by a pediatrician when absolutely indicated.
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Use saline nasal drop (Nasoclear nasal drop) 1 drop in each nostril 5-6 times a day. See a pediatrician near by if there is difficulty in breathing.
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Nasal drops are most if the times is sufficient in such a small baby.
Watch for fever.
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Not advisable
Simple NS is okay
Saline nasal spray, 4 times a day
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Give nebulizer
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