Suggest Treatment For Cold And Cough In Infant

Posted on Tue, 17 Feb 2015

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Question : Hi,my 2.5 mnth baby is suffering from cold & cough from last 15 days.we consulted doctor & he gave maxtra & mucolite but it did not help at all..he git viral then we consulted another doctor now he asked us to giv atarax & ascoril ls drops with T98..is it ok to giv atarx & ascoril to such young baby? I m little worried

Answered by Dr. Arun (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes no problem

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually cold and cough may last in babies for one to two weeks.
If prolonged it could be Bronchiolitis, that could be the reason your doctor has prescribed atarax and ascoril.
They are safe and help in decreasing symptoms.
Don't worry.
Follow your doctors advice.
If still not improving consult with him again and enquire if nebulisations with saline would help.
Many times at this age saline nebulisations will help to improve faster.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun

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

Follow up: Dr. Arun (44 hours later)

Hi..hez still not recovering..cough & cold still there..for how many days shud i continue wid dese medicines & abt the nebulisation,kindly brief me how can i do it at home as hez too young now

Answered by Dr. Arun (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
not at home

Detailed Answer:
Nebulisations should preferably done at hospital or clinic.
Avoid at home. It is not recommended.
Continue medicines for the duration your doctor has prescribed.
Enquire with him about nebulisations at his hospital.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E