Suggest Treatment For Cold And Cough In Children

Posted on Mon, 2 Feb 2015

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Question : My son, who is five year old is suffering from cold and cough. Please suggest a suitable treatment.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Steam inhalation will be helpful.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

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Dear Ms XXXXXXX

Majority of Respiratory tract infection in children are viral in origin and self limiting. They require only symptomatic treatment. I would suggest you the following

1. Steam inhalation : Preferably using electronic steamer. 10 to 15 minutes each session twice a day. Maintain safe distance from kid.

2. Normal Saline Nasal drops : 3 to 4 drops in each nose 4 to 6 times a day.

3. Decongestant cough syrup

4. Warm saline gargling : To a glass of lukewarm water add 2 spoons of common table salt. Make child gargle the throat with it thrice a day.

5. Decoction : 1 cup of milk + 2 spoon sugar + 20 Tulsi leaves + 1/2 spoon turmeric. Bring it to boil. Filter it and make the child drink it warm thrice a day.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari