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Infant cough cold
My 7 month old baby is having minor cough and I see runny nose twice a day..This is from last 3 days
..I am giving nasal drops already
Should I give something else as well ?
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Usually these are viral infections. No need to treat these if the baby is active and feeding and weight is ok. Home remedies are beneficial
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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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Dr. Abhishek Khandelwal
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Raipur
Please consult once
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Dr. Malika Yadav
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Better to get checked by a pediatrician physically to see if there is any abnormality on chest auscultation and other danger signs requiring treatment.
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Dr. Amit Shukla
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
At age of 7 month with minor cough , don’t give medication which causes sedation ( sleepiness) , I can be dangerous.
Continue nasal drops only
Next Steps
Room should be mild humid.
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Avoid exposure to dust or dry air and smoke
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Put Nasal drops in nostril if der is nose blok .
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Maintain hydration
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