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2021-02-18 11:10:53
My 10 month old baby has cough and cold. She is suffering from cold. Please advise on medication. Thanks.
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You can put nasal drops For rest Consult pediatrician

Answered2021-02-22 06:37:11

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Cold, nose block or running nose : If baby have cold then need steam inhalation, nasal decongestant drops (nasivion baby nasal drops/Otrivin-P nasal drops 1drop in each nostril 3-4 times a day for 3 days). 

Answered2021-02-18 15:15:42

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Hi, Do steam inhalation Give saline nasal drops for nose block Give warm water/ soup frequently You can give Syr Cetrizine

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Thank you for your question. I suggest you give steam inhalation first, as it is not good to use much medicine below one year of age. Continue steam for 1 week if still continues then please fix an online consultation
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Avoid cold food, water, banana

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Please consult online

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