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How Long Does It Take To Recover From Runny Nose And Cough In Infants?

Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2015

Question: My 11 months old baby yas runny nose and cough which isnt dry. I am givin her 10 drops of timinc drops thrice a day and livolin for wet cought 2.4 ml thrice a day. She has slight fever.
How long shud it take for her to recover. Her weight is 10 kgs.

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Viral illness

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM

I have gone through your question and understand your concerns but don't worry. Most likely cause of these symptoms are self limiting viral infections. They subside with in a period of few days ( 3-5 days in most cases).

You may continue the same treatment. Also, give acetaminophen for fever spikes (more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit). Repeat in case the fever persists for more than 6-8 hours.

Ensure regular feeds and oral fluids such as warm soups, milk, water.

Keep a room humidifier while sleeping if the weather is dry. You may use vapor rub while sleeping.

Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in case of any further questions.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Archana Verma (9 minutes later)

Thankyou:)

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
My pleasure

Detailed Answer:
In case you have any child health related questions in future, I will be happy to help you out.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Archana Verma (19 hours later)

Went to her peditrician yesterday and he has subscribied protussa syrup 2.5ml instead of livolin.
What is the difference she is makin noise while coughin.

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tixylix Is more safe

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Noisy cough can be due to many reasons. In infancy, the reason can be airway spasm with increased secretions or laryngitis due to inflammation. Levolin acts by relieving airway spasm while Protussa helps by suppressing urge to cough. Both actions are completely different. Pediatrician assess the choice of drug based on clinical examination. It seems that your child didn't have airway spasm on clinical examination which made your pediatrician to hold levolin.

I usually recommend my patients Tixylix baby syrup over Protussa. Tixylix can be given as 2.5 ml thrice daily. It has glycerol which helps in soothing throat and relieving cough in a much better way as compared to Protussa.

Hopefully this will help. I would be happy to help you in case of any further questions.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Archana Verma (26 hours later)

Thank you for your help.

She has runny nose and still is wheezing so my dr has suggested to stop giving her protrussa or livolin and start giving herSalmodil plus . hope this will help her get some relief.

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Salmodil plus is fine

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns but don't worry. In case the child has wheeze then salmodil plus will be useful. These illnesses usually improve over a few days.
Give him regular feeds and oral fluids.
Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar