Suggest Treatment For Cold And Watery Eyes In Infants

Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2014

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Question : My new born baby boy of around 1month is suffering from some cold n cough. Water is coming from his eyes. Can you suggest some treatment for him, which can give him relief as earliest.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Normal Saline Nasal drops will be helpful

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Mr XXXXXXX

Majority of Respiratory tract infection in infants are viral in nature and self limiting.

If the following criteria are fulfilled there is no cause for concern
1. No high grade fever (temperature less than 100 degree Fahrenheit )
2. Baby accepting feeds well
3. Respiration is quite and normal

I would suggest you the following remedy

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

2. Continue exclusive breastfeeding

3. Cetrizine syrup available as over counter medication will be helpful

4. keep baby warm by appropriate clothing

5. Apply Vicks Vaporub over clothes on chest (avoid direct contact with delicate skin of baby )

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

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