Cough and cold

2025-06-24 06:45:44
Hi ...my kid is 7 years old and he has a running nose and dry cough ... sometimes the cough is continuous. I gave him xyzal m and chericof ls. but still the cough is not controlled. Will chericof ls increase cough? Kindly suggest
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Chericof is a cough suppressant and is used for a dry cough. If your child is having a wet cough it will increase the cough so give him Syp Macberry Junior 5 ml Thrice a day day

Answered2025-06-24 15:39:48

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Hello It’s quite normal for a school going child to develop cough and cold during this season. As a parent what we need to know is the danger signs Check for any chest indrawing, noisy breathing, reduced activity, fever if present visit nearest Pediatrician for examination
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Saline nasal drops every 2 hours 1 drop in each nostril Syp Ambroxol 5ml twice daily Avoid exposure to cold Check for allergens around the child Avoid indoor air pollution like smoking/firewood/mosquito coils Check for accidental foreign body ingestion
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If there is bouts of cough continuously visit nearest doctor soon

Answered2025-06-24 14:02:49

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Kindly specify whether has throat pain ..and fever Consult pediatrican if its present

Answered2025-06-24 12:38:11

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Switch to a Dry Cough Suppressant (if phlegm is absent): 1) Medications like Grilinctus-D 5 ml tds for 5 days 2) nasal saline drops 1 drop b/l nostrils qid for 5 days 3) syp chlorpheniramine 5 ml tds * 5 days 4) steam inhalation twice a day When to See a Doctor Again: • If cough lasts more than 10 days • If child has disturbed sleep, fatigue, or signs of chest congestion

Answered2025-06-25 09:10:45

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Yes itwill . Kindly consult once for discussion

Answered2025-06-25 03:23:04

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It's normal

Answered2025-06-24 15:00:27

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Greetings if it's dry cough it can increase kindly consult for better understanding and treatment Avoid cold foods

Answered2025-06-24 11:38:00

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