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DRY COUGH IN 5months Baby
My 5 months old baby is having dry cough, every time i breastfeed, he coughs and leaves the nipple and cries, making feeding sessions very difficult. Im using nasoclear drops, please suggest what else best can be done. Thanks in advance
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What is the duration of the cough? Cough due to viral infection can last for 2 to 3 weeks. There are not many safe medicines available at this age. Please visit a pediatrician for detailed history and check up
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How long has it been like this ?
If it’s since birth it can be due to a malformation like TEF
If it’s recent onset give
Tab lanzol 15mg 1/3rd once a day
Domstal drop 5 drops thrice a day
For 7 days
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Dr. K Srinivas
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Kurnool
Consult nearby PAEDIATRICIAN once
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Saline drops once in every 4 hours for 2 days
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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