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My daughter is 5 and half months old and she is having mild cough and cold. Please suggest some home remedies for her. She has tightness in her chest as well.

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My baby is 1 yr 2 months old she is having cold n cough can u pls suggest me home remedies for cold n cough... Can I give Tumeric with honey , Ajwain smell for cold, Ajwain steam Or anything else

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Hello Cough and cold in this age are usually viral and self-limiting. Use steam inhalation, nasal saline drops, warm fluids, and natural remedies like ajwain potli. Keep the baby hydrated and well-r ...  Read More

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For 3, 4 days suffering from seasonal cold and cough, no fever though. Took cheston cold twice for 2 days, and for cough taking Benadryl syrup 10ml twice a day. But the coughing not getting cured. Please suggest any strong medicine to get quick relief from cough.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven ze ...  Read More

My baby is 45 days old and she is suffering from cold and cough is there any home remedies or balm for the same as our doctor said that we can not give any medicine for cold and cough for this much small baby. Please help.

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Saline Nasal drops in case there is Nasal block . Paracetamol in case of fever. Humidification of the room by running an electric kettle or a steamer in a corner of the room once or twice a day ...  Read More

Hello doctor, my wife is in the second month of pregnancy. She got cough, can she take kashayam? Pls advice.

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Connect please ...  Read More

What is the best remedy for dry acute painful cough since 2 days. No other cold symptoms . Best medicine?

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Grilinctus syrup 2 tsp 3 times for 3 days ...  Read More

I'm suffering from cold and throat irritation . Should it be treated with allopathy medicine or some home remedies would give me relief and cure it

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In most cases, antibiotics will quickly wipe out the bacteria causing the infection. In the meantime, try these tips to relieve symptoms of strep throat: Get plenty of rest. Sleep helps your body figh ...  Read More

Hi Doctor I have soar throat and frequent cough but no cold. please suggest some medicine for cough Thanks Manoj

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buy dry cough syrup. gargle with warm saline. steam inhalation before bed. if u dont get better u will need antibiotics. ...  Read More

I have cough and cold from 6 days can I drink milk or not? And suggest best natural home remedies for cough and cold..Thanks in advance..

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Hi dear homoeopathic medicines will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Medicines will reach you via courier services Take plen ...  Read More

What are some home and over the counter remedies for cough. I've been coughing continuously, and feeling pain in the throat a bit. But there's no runny nose.

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Hey, I am really sorry to hear this, I will need complete history to provide you prescription. From when are you suffering this problem did you experience fever? Just let me know breief histor and i w ...  Read More

I was having cold , it's better now , I am taking Montelucast LC , Cough is inside the chest and not coming out when I am coughing ,

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A proper consultation is needed to assess your symptoms and history and guide treatment if symptoms worsen or become severe, please seek urgent medical care. ...  Read More

My son is 14 months old, 9.7 kg, with a cold for 4–5 days. Pediatrician diagnosed viral infection and prescribed Bilazap-M (Bilastine 10 mg + Montelukast 4 mg) 5 mL once daily and Wikoryl AF (Chlorpheniramine 2 mg + Phenylephrine 5 mg per 5 mL) 3 mL twice daily. I found age restrictions for these medicines and am concerned. Are these medicines/dose

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Better to reconfirm this doses and mainly the drugs.dont give them. ...  Read More

Hi, I'm 29 old male I'm getting frequent cold and cough . Should i get flu vaccine. I have pollen allergy and living in Bengaluru ...this make frequent cold and cough during monsoon season. Should I take flu vaccine ? Is it safe ?

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Yes safe ...  Read More

Hello dr,my child is of 9 years old having fever and cough and little headache since 3-4 days He is having ibugesic suspension cyclic fever pattern is seen Mid night and in the morning time fever increasing He seems week in these times Today 4am runny nose also seen Kindly help. . .

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I am a child specialist. I will need more details before prescribing medicines. Please consult me for further management as per your convenience ...  Read More

My son is 13 yrs old and he is suffering from cold cough and fever.Till this morning he had 99.6 fever but now it's 101.I am giving him Sinarest and crocin 650 mg. Kindly advise. Thanks

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Medications recommended Further evaluation needed ...  Read More

I am 24 weeks pregnant and I am having cold and cough from 2 days. One nostril is blocked. What shall I do as I cannot take any medicines.

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Further evaluation needed ...  Read More

Having a cold and cough from past week. Cough is intermittent No fever.Looking forward to a consultation .

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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app ...  Read More

I am having cough and cold , Any medicine ? Without side effects for pcod I have having since 15 yrs age

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Take steam, with sinarest ...  Read More

I am a breastfeeding mother for 3 months baby and I am having a cold and cough. Is it ok to take paracetamol and Cetirizine during breastfeeding???

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Yes,you can take it. Its safe. ...  Read More

My seven year daughter has fever, cold and cough since yesterday, we are giving her CALPOL 250 syrup as and when fever comes. Please advise further course. Thanks

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Looks like you need a pediatric consultation ...  Read More

Please suggest a good medicine doc have cold and cough..No taste in mouth as well.. have running nose..please help

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You can take levocitrizine tablet and steam inhalation for cold. Cough syrup cant be advised without knowing the type of cough and associated symptoms ...  Read More

Hi , My 3 months baby boy is 6 kg . First I want to know if he comes under normal weight range. Second he has cold and cough and some fast breathing as told by doctor he may or may not need hospitalization. He is on formula feed inmil .Because in starting I have tried all things but he refused breast so unfortunately I have to formula feed him . I

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At 3months age 6kg wt.is normal ,formula feeds does not cause cough and cold ,only concern is fast breathing .Please watch closely ,if it is more than 60 / min ,then consult any pediatrician inyour ar ...  Read More

Hi , My 3 months baby boy is 6 kg . First I want to know if he comes under normal weight range. Second he has cold and cough and some fast breathing as told by doctor he may or may not need hospitalization. He is on formula feed inmil .Because in starting I have tried all things but he refused breast so unfortunately I have to formula feed him . I

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Greetings A weight of 6 kg is perfectly healthy and sits around the 25th to 50th percentile for a 3-month-old baby boy. Formula feeding itself does not cause a cold, though breast milk provides speci ...  Read More

Three months old baby has cough cold. Also doctor has prescribed medicines . But he don't get relief . So how long should I wait at home . Attaching doctor prescription for your reference.

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The prescription is not illegible.Please post the pictures of medications.Also please advise about the weight. ...  Read More

As I am travel and stuck in a village area where availability of doctors and medicines is less, please suggest any medicine for dry cough, irritation in throat, dry mouth and feeling as having sinus issue.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

My 11 year old daughter weighs 55 kg has runny nose, cough and cold. Which tablet to give for cold and cough? I have been giving syrups only ? Could you please tell the tablets she can take for cold and cough for 11 year old ?

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For an 11-year-old child weighing 55 kg with runny nose, cough and cold, tablets can be used if she is comfortable swallowing them. Depending on symptoms, Cetirizine 10 mg once daily at night may help ...  Read More

My son had mild cold almost a month ago and then wet cough started. Wasn't bothering him much and used to wake up once at night coughing, not vomiting. Since the cough didn't cure past 1 week I took him to pediatrician who suggested to give ambrolite syrup for 4 days. But his cough didn't improve and turned to dry cough. His pediatrician suggested

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Its important to check by auscultation before starting meds. Most management can be done on examination, if more details needed only then chest X-ray or blood work may give idea ...  Read More

Master Vivan Singh, Age: 4 years 11 months Weight is 18 kg He has been suffering from for the last 3 days. He has a persistent cough with thick mucus and nasal congestion with thick discharge. He is currently under home care and observation.

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If fever is moee than 3 days, and not relieving . And is having persistent cough should visit hospital.. and get basic blood work and and xray done.. and probabily get admitted. ...  Read More

Hello sir My kid age is 3 years 4months she got cold and cough I used maxtra and kufril When she was at 1yr old doctor suggested to give that medicines..and i taken confirm from him again when she was 2yrs he said use that medicine if she get cold and cough When she was 2.5 again i asked he said YES 2.5 onwards we have not visit hospital Now she i

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Treatment depends on the cause. Cough can be dry cough or wet cough. Reason can be infection or non infection. Repeated use of medication without evaluation is not good. Some medicines have side effec ...  Read More

Name- urmi sarkar Ph no- 96xxxxxx56 Severe cough and cold for the last couple of days. Nose is sore and getting closed every time I am lying down

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Can be upper respiratory tract infection. Kindly tell me if u have fever, sore throat nd any previous history of such episodes. ...  Read More

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