Upper respiratory tract infection is very common till 3 yrs of age
Most of the time cough cold, fever are viral in origin, it may subside by 3 -9 days.
No need of any medication if mild.
If fever above 100F then need fever medication (paracetmol) as per weight.
If cold then need steam inhalation, nasal decongestant drops (nasivion baby nasal drops/Otrivin-P nasal drops 1drop in each nostril 3 times a day for 3 days).
If cough then need cough syrup or drops as per babys cough condition (wet or dry).
Keep ur baby well hydrated in cough cold fever episode
Maintain hygiene, hand wash properly,
Keep ur baby away from other infected persons, continue to give all food items as before, continue breast feed as well till 1.5 months of age. It will help for fast recovery.
If decreased oral intake, decreased urine output, breathing difficulty,
Then need consultation with nearest pediatrician.
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Give NS and adrenaline mobilization. Give augmenting syp. according to eat. Give flujet as decongestant paracetamol for fever. Vitamin c rich fluid like orange pineapple juice and plenty of fluids to boost immunity
Give just steam inhalations for cold and cough and decongestant nasal drops for nasal block or increased cough on lying down.
Use paracetamol for fever and pain and repeat every 4 hours if required.
If not improving OR accompanied by other symptoms like wheezing or breathlessness or dullness and refusal to feed,contact me at my clinic in Vasundhara.
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