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Dry cough of my son
My son is 5 months old. He has coughed for the last two days. No fever, fully active. We are giving Nasoclear drop. Can you please suggest? While sleeping no cough.
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Cough in infants could be due Upper respiratory tract infection, GERD. Need detailed history to help you out. Kindly consult
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Continue nasoclear drops for 3 more days and observe if any fever or excessive crying is there
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If the symptoms not resolved do a consultation with pediatrician nearby
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Please consult for further evaluation
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I am Dr. Aryan. I can understand your concern.
Please continue the nasoclear drops
And if there is fever
We can give pcm 250mg syrup once a day and amoxycillin syrup ( as i dont know child’s weight cant comment the dose please connect on chat so that i can help you better)
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Honey if not contaminated can help child feel better. Avoid
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Warning signs in which you have to contact a pediatrician immediately,
Retraction of chest wall
Grunting
Nasal flaring
Breathless or dysnea in child (fall in spO2)
If child becomes lethargic and doesnt take feed
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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No need for medicines, until there is fever or he is inactive and drowsy. In that case kindly consult a paediatrician immediately.
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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed discussion
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Need to auscultate his chest. Take him to paediatric.
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Please consult paediatrician
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Continue saline nasal drops 2–3 times daily, especially before feeds. Observe for improvement over the next 3–5 days.
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See a pediatrician urgently if there is fever, fast breathing, chest retractions, poor feeding, vomiting, bluish lips, or cough lasting >5–7 days.
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Do NOT give cough syrups, honey, or home remedies at this age.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Pediatrician
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
Do burping
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