Hi My Son Is 7 Months Old. He Has Dry

Posted on Thu, 25 Oct 2018

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Question : Hi my son is 7 months old. He has dry cough. Doctor prescribed Aerodil 2.5ml thrice a day. I have given 3 doses. He is little cranky and not sleeping properly from yesterday. Can I continue the syrup?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be given. Steam inhalation does a better job.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.

I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concern. Although you can continue the syrup, my suggestion would be to give him steam inhalation. It helps in reducing the congestion and thereby the cough. Just sit with the child on your lap and place the source of steam before you. The water vapor will be in the air and automatically the child will breathe it in. Water vapor will reach deep inside and would help in diluting the cough and thus would provide relief.

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Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj