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Cold and cough
My 8 months old baby has cold and running nose with mild cough. He is sneezing a lot. Can i use vicks baby rub?
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Give nasoclear saline drops ..2 drops in each nostrils three times a day for 3 days , clean the nostrils after 10 mins of instillation of drop with sterile cotton
Syrup cetrizine 2.5ml once a day for 5 days
Next Steps
watch for danger signs like difficulty in breathing, chest indrawing, high grade fever, vomiting, lethargy, etc then consult doctor immediately
Health Tips
sometimes excessive light in baby's room causing sneezing (photo sneezing reflex)
use dim light in baby's room
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Use nasal saline drops 2 drops every 4-6 hourly, give Syp cetirizine 2.5 ml at bed time for five days
Next Steps
Avoid air conditioners , place humidifier in room
Health Tips
If any feeding difficulties , chest indrawing , fever, dull activity consult local paediatrician
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Give syp cetrizine 2.5 ml once a day before sleep for 5 days and nasoclear nasal drop 1 drop in both nostrils every 6 hourly for 2 days. Yes vicks baby rub can be used.
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watch for danger signs like dull activity, poor intake, fast breathing.
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