Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
20 month baby cough and running nose
Coughs whole day with vicid nasal secretion. No fever. What medicine to give to child..he is not eating food..and is also a bit irritated.he has cough for last 4 days..but no home remedy is qorking for him
Answers (5)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
If the child is not eating food he will need a medicine for cough.
Next Steps
Consult
Health Tips
Don't try to ignore if he is breathing fast not recovering or develops fever.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+122
Give cetirizine syp 2.5ml once a day for runny nose....
Next Steps
continue home remedy
Health Tips
consult online if requires...
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Hi Need to know weight and age of child to suggest
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Give saline nasal drops for nose block
Syr Cetrizine for cold
Give warm water/ soup to drink frequently
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. N V Tejaswini
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
H! Need more details. What is age of the child. And is the cough causing disturbed sleep, having any noisy or difficulty breathing?
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.