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Kids having cold and cough with mucus

2023-10-20 05:59:34
Hello Doctor, my kids suffering from cold and cough with Mucus. Daughter 6 years old and son 11 months old. We are giving steam to kids. Not sure if any cough syrup may work, please suggest
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Give cough syrup maxtra

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Most commonly it's due to virus and viral illness gets cured by its own most of the times. So continue steam and give it time. Can help you with symptomatic treatment with online consultation.

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Most commonly cold is due to viral infection . Which may go by its own . You may continue with steam ,keep the babies hydrated. Symptomatic relief can be given by some medication
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watch for breathing difficulties. like rapid breathing and nasal flaring

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