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Cough and sneezing in kids

2025-08-20 09:58:06
Hi doctor My daughter is 8 years old...from Sunday she started sneezing and coughing started..no other symptoms.. I started giving home made ajwain leaves syrup 1 or 2 table spoon still cough is not reduced. Plz suggest what to do ..should i give antibiotics.. augmentin dds Thanks
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If there is no fever and breathing difficulties, we can observe. You don't need to add antibiotics. Start betadine gargles in warm water. Give strepsils. And give phenargan syrup.
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consider video session for detailed history or visit your pediatrician if symptoms are not relived

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Give warm water

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Start giving Hot water steam inhalation Lukewarm water for drinking Start cough syrup

Answered2025-08-20 16:14:56

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