About new born cold and cough

2026-02-25 08:40:05
My boy baby is 20 days old from yesterday he is having sneezing along with running nose am using saline drops from today he is coughing oftenly what to do now .should I go to hospital r continue with saline drops ?he is on breastfeeding.
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Answered2026-03-02 02:53:32

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As long as no difficulty in feeding or bluish discoloration or difficulty in breathing ...no need to go to hosp. For clearing nasal secretion liberally use saline drops as spray multiple times in day. Remember not to confuse with decongestant drops likexylometazolime...those are not to be used...pure saline drops Wipe the nasal cavity before feeding as a blocked nose can irritate the baby Can also use nasal suction bulb which is available in pharmacies

Answered2026-02-26 14:17:48

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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  (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellowship ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )

Answered2026-02-26 04:01:39

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If the child is active and feeding well continue nasal drops but if there is any poor feeding, fast breathing or severe cough visit the pediatrician immediately

Answered2026-02-25 14:54:25

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You should consult pediatrician...because this babies are at high risk of developing pneumonia

Answered2026-02-25 11:21:29

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Usually normal for an infant to have sneezing and running nose . use only Nasal saline drops. If child is feeding well and taking nap for 2-3 hrs after each feeds it’s ok .Look out for danger signs - Poor feeding , excessive crying , not passing urine atleast every 6hlry , Yellowish discolouration, Loose stools , lethargy , fever .
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If you think symptoms are worsening or persistent better to consult a Pediatrician physically near by .

Answered2026-02-25 11:14:25

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Visit physically to nearby pediatrician.

Answered2026-02-27 10:49:56

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If no fast breathing otherwise then continue Saline nasal drops . Name sure your baby is held upright position after feeding for atleast 20-30 minutes.Many a times reflux happens in newborn and that can cause coughing and sneezing.But in this baby will be normally having breast feeding and no fast breathing,no lethargy.
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Answered2026-02-26 07:58:18

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For 20 days baby sneezing and runny nose just give Nasoclear Nasal drops 2 drops in both nostrils every 6th hourly for 3 days Just watch any decrease in feeding and activity if everything normal then nothing to worry

Answered2026-02-25 12:35:47

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