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Cold and cough 6m baby

2016-07-25 05:12:36
My 6.5 month old baby is suffering from cold since yesterday..the nose has now become stuffy and he is also coughing little..should i start any medications or wait?
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You can give saline nasal drops for blocked or stuffed nose... Other than this, no need of any other medicines.. Wait for 2 more days.. If the symptoms persists or become worse, visit a pediatrician..

Answered2016-07-25 06:16:29

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If feeding is well, u may wait

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