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My daughter is 8 months old. She would cough once in awhile. Currently, no medicine has been given. Please suggest.

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Hi, no medicine is necessary, you could try Honey based syrups like honitus in case of mild cough ...  Read More

My 8 month old has mild cough. No cold symptom. Temperature is normal . What medicine to give. No one else at home as cough cold presently.

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This is just minor reactionary.cough, if your child is active feeding well not breathing fast I would not suggest any medication. It will go on its own. ...  Read More

8 month old baby boy having repeated cough and cold. We tried Ambrodil LX as per doctor's suggestions but didn't come down. What could be the reason for repeated cough

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Hi,your baby needs direct examination to look for the causes of recurrent cough.Please take the baby to near by pediatrician. ...  Read More

My daughter is 8months old. She is having cough and runny nose. Can I use vicks babyrub for her. What home remedies can be used for cold and cough in babies.

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Yes you can use vicks baby rub. instil saline nasal drops like nasoclear. Give steam inhalation carefully, warm water to drink with honey, soup, add haldi in food. ...  Read More

My daughter 8 months old is having wet cough a bit severely... doctor suggested acrosil d plus 3 times... can we give ?

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No I won't suggest that in wet cough in a 8 months old baby..... ...  Read More

My eight months old son has cold and cough for five days . I have been using Vicks and other home remedies but today when I gave him a bath, cough increased. Please suggest some medicine

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

My 8 and half months old baby had cold cough and high fever for last 3-4 days ,since yesterday her cold and fever had cured almost but she still has cough (4-5 times a days ) she is feeding well and active sleeps more than usual , please suggest

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Hello,kindly consult in detail for further opinion. ...  Read More

Hello my baby is 8 month old & is having wet cough no fever but only cough. I'm giving him Himalaya Septilin 2.5ml thrice a day ; is it ok to give him & how long the cough will last ? He is also breathing very fast. Paediatrician gave Atharax .5 ml & mucolite 1ml thrice . Is it ok to give all these medications & how long will he take to recover fro

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Stop Himalaya product and atharax Continue mucolite and give Nasoclear nasal drops 2 drops each side ...in the nose . If breathing very fast u have to visit Pediatrician again and get check the lun ...  Read More

What is best medicine or cough syrup for 13 month old baby. as she has wet cough and runny nose,sneezing.

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Greetings kindly book a consultation so that I can guide you through the treatment ...  Read More

Hi Doctor Pawan, this is Kriday's father. Sometime back you gave kriday - -mucolite ls, for cough. Mucolite is too bitter in taste and he does not take easily. Any alternative cough medicine kriday can take? (2.3yrs old)

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Hi pawan, this is open forum. You may not get same doctor each time. Alternative for Mucolite is Ambrodil . And for Mucolite Ls alternative medication is Ambrodil lx. ...  Read More

Please suggest OTC medicines for a breast feeding mom of 32 years with a 6 month old infant. Symptoms are dry cough, slightly feverish (99.5-100), running nose and muscle fatigue for last 24 hours. Had Dolo 650 twice daily still no help. Thank you!

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Kindly consult for better health and solution ...  Read More

My 8 month old son has stopped drinking any milk at night. It started when he turned 7 month old at first he used to take only 1 feed of 90 ml, then it became 60, then 30 and now 0. Even at daytime also his milk intake has reduced. I give him solids 2 times in a day, at first he used to drink between 650 - 740ml still he is taking solids two times

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After starting complementary semisolid feeds, it is natural for child to drink milk in lesser quantity.. Provided there is no history of fever / illness and weight gain should be there. ...  Read More

Hi My son is 8 years old. He is having dry cough frequently. Please suggest any good medicine. Thank u Subhasri 98xxxxxx58

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Need details enquiry plz contact on Practo ...  Read More

My baby is now 8 months old, from last two weeks we see he sometimes holding his breath for 2-4 sec and then releasing with a "ummm" like sound. He is mostly doing it when he is playing or concentrating on something. Please let me know what we should do. He doesn't have any other abnormal symptoms and growth is proper till now.

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Nothing seems worrisome but better to have a physical consultation ...  Read More

Hi My son is 8 years old . He is having dry cough since 5 days. Please suggest any good medicine. Thank you Mob 98xxxxxx58

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Hello good evening. Dry cough usually signifies an irritant cough rather than infective however a physical examination is necessary if the child has other symptoms and prolonged dry cough should not b ...  Read More

Can I give cutimax cream mix with halotop to my 8 years old girl who is having ringworm . Her weight is 22 kg .

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If it’s ring worm it would need proper anti fungal treatment rather than halotop ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, Please let me know if the two behaviours below are normal for my 8-month-old son or does it need evaluation? 1. He moves his head side-to-side a couple of times mainly when falling asleep. 2. Sometimes during play he stiffens his whole body and strains like he is trying to poop (but it's not)

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It’s normal ...  Read More

Can we give yogurt for 8 months old baby? If yes, what are the benefits? Thanks in advance.

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Hi Yoghurt set at home can definitely be given at 8 months of age. It is a very good source of calcium, protein, iron and various micro nutrients like B12, riboflavin, potassium, phosphorus etc. Calc ...  Read More

He complained of dizziness and headache in school.Because of the pencil holding he complained of spasm in hand. He is 8 years old and weight is 17kg. Last year I did a blood test and the doctor told me he is ok .

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ...  Read More

My 3 month old son has had a cough for one month, especially at night, it is severe and he feels difficulty in breathing. I have consulted a pediatrician and he suggested that it is happening from reflux and suggested some medicine but he is not recovering. It has been more than a month, it seems like he is chewing mucus in his mouth. Please sugges

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Do connect and consult ...  Read More

I am pregnant. 5 months are completed. Can you please suggest medicine for cold and cough ? Which can be taken during pregnancy and do not harm kid ? Is namcold is safe ?

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

My 5.5 month old baby( not started solids yet) has runny nose and cough but I am also concerned about her reduced urine. She is pooping more and peeing less. Cough is more at night. She is taking feeds. Potty is little watery.. Baby is mouthing and putting every nearby object in mouth.

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Please consult a pediatrician at the earliest. The baby may be dehydrated in view of loose stools, as urine output is less. A case of acute viral illness. Meanwhile you can start ORS and try to breast ...  Read More

My daughter is 8 years 4 months and she is showing puberty symptoms. If it is normal? She is too young to handle.

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It may be labeled as precautious puberty need some more details consult for more details important ...  Read More

My baby is 8 months old. She sometimes has red spots on body (face, hands, back, forehead etc), a small button sized area of red patch, some of which disappear soon after but on some, a small raised dot appears in the middle, then the spot area reduces leaving only the bump. With time, it gets dried and goes away. Happening since she was 3 months o

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Will need proper pictures, history and evaluation ...  Read More

My son is 8 years old. His exams are going on and spending time for studying. Since Yesterday while reading he complains that his forehead has sharp pain. Am worried. What must be the reason? Drinking adequate water.

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Refractive error may be a cause,first do eye test at a nearest ophthalmologist ...  Read More

Hello doctor My 7 month old has wet cough, she is not coughing a lot but is coughing intermittently. She is otherwise active, sleeping, feeding and playing. Do i need to give her anything for cough? Or should i wait for it ti get better on its own. My 4 year school going kid caught the virus which she might have caught. Thank you

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)  Dr Faisal Zoheb  MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatol ...  Read More

My daughter has been coughing for a long time and there is a noise coming from her chest. She probably has a chest infection.

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I totally understand your concern and she might require admission to hospital I need to ask few more questions before answering your query  Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595 ...  Read More

My son is 11 months old and he is coughing so much ,blood test came out and he has infection... medicine is going on...but he is still coughing

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May be nebulisation be required, cannot help you till I examine the chest, please consult your doctor again ...  Read More

Hello sir / ma'am.. My daughter 4.5 yrs old from past 1 month experiencing regular cough only at Night time after 10pm. Entire day she has no cough episode and is active and playful. This happenes only while sleeping. She has chronic cough on/off problem from past 2 yrs also.

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Hey. Significant night time coughing in kids could be a pointer towards childhood asthma. Would advise you to get your child examined by an offline Paediatrician so that medicines like Monteleukast an ...  Read More

My one-year-old has a cough and a fever. How can I tell if the cough is serious? He has no diarrhea, but his breathing seems off.

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If the breathings seems off you mist visist your pediatrician or atleast have online consultation. This might be a serious problem. He needs to be assesed with a stethoscope. ...  Read More

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