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How to provide steam therapy for babies of one year old who is suffering from severe cough cold with mucus?
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Severe cough should not be neglected.
Home steam therapy is not always indicated.
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add syrup ambroxol 2.5ml two times a day,
if continuing cough reach out your peadiatrician for further assistance.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Make the child to sit in your lap and you and the baby both do the steam inhalation.
If severe cough, consult a a nearby paediatrician and get him checked.
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Severe cough may require nebulization. Chest to be seen for congestion. Meet your pediatrician for proper treatment.
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