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My Baby Is 35months Old Is Having Cough With Throat Irritation
Posted on
Fri, 1 Apr 2022
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Question : My Baby is 35months old. From last 4 days she is having Cough with throat irritation.
She is also not showing any interest on food.
She is also not showing any interest on food.
Brief Answer:
Try antihistamine syrups and paracetamol
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for writing to us.
At this age the symptoms you described could be related to viral upper respiratory infection which is the commonest .
No need to worry. Try giving liquids and soothe her throat with lukewarm milk or soups. You can also try usual antihistamine like Cetrizine syrup and paracetamol for the throat irritation. However is symptoms worsen it is better to get her examined by a Pediatrician to see if she requires any further treatment like antibiotics.
Wishing good health
Dr Arun
Try antihistamine syrups and paracetamol
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for writing to us.
At this age the symptoms you described could be related to viral upper respiratory infection which is the commonest .
No need to worry. Try giving liquids and soothe her throat with lukewarm milk or soups. You can also try usual antihistamine like Cetrizine syrup and paracetamol for the throat irritation. However is symptoms worsen it is better to get her examined by a Pediatrician to see if she requires any further treatment like antibiotics.
Wishing good health
Dr Arun
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