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2020-12-19 16:29:28
My one year old daughter has cough and cold. What can I do to relieve her. Should I start medication?
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You can give Cetirizine syp 2.5ml once a day...for cough more history requires....
Next Steps
wait for 4to 5 days..... give paracetamol if fever occurs
Health Tips
consult online if needed...

Answered2020-12-20 05:20:36

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Avoid exposure to cold air and dusty environments.. Avoid A.C..
Next Steps
Take warm liquids like warm water,soups.. Add ginger and a pinch of turmeric to her milk.
Health Tips
Avoid sugary foods and chilled foods for 1month.

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Hi, More detailed history required Cough dry/ wet? For how long? Give Syr Cetrizine for cold
Next Steps
Do steam inhalation Give frequent warm water/soup to drink

Answered2020-12-19 18:43:50

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