Suggest Remedy For Running Nose And Sneezing In A Child

Posted on Sat, 21 Nov 2015

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Question : My kid is four year old he is suffering from running nose and sneezing please suggest me some home remedies or medicine to cure him

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Remedies

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Steam inhalation alone or with a couple of drops of menthol containing vicks can be done at home. Honey 5 ml can be given twice a day along with green tea at night time. Try to avoid any exposure to cold water and cold air as they can be precipitants for worsening the runny nose. Anti histamines available over the counter such as levocetirizine or loratidine can be given. Local nasal decongestants like xynosine or rhinoclenil may be advised if there is severe congestion, in consult with your doctor. Flu vaccine should also be done after he recovers.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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