Suggest Treatment For Nasal Congestion And Cough In A Child

Posted on Sat, 26 Sep 2015

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Question : Sir my daughter is 4yrs old, she is suffering from blocked nose and cough.. I have a nebulizer at home, can u plz tell any suitable medications..

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use antihistamine

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM

I understand your concerns but don't worry. You may take the following measures to help her out:
1. Nebulise her with NORMAL SALINE solution 3-4 times for decongestion of nose.
2. Start her on antihistamine such as Syp. Chlorpheniramine or Benadryl for next 3-5 days. Avoid giving high doses as these drugs also have sedative action.
3. Offer regular feeds and plenty of fluids to maintain hydration. Warm water, soups, warm food is good.
4. use room humidifier while sleeping if the whether is dry.

Hopefully this will be useful. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care

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

Follow up: Dr. Archana Verma (1 hour later)

Can u plz specify any nebulization medicine also

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
levolin or Salbutamol

Detailed Answer:
Hi

There is no need any nebulizer therapy except normal saline for just cough and nasal congestion.

You may nebulize with bronchodilators like levolin or salbutamol if the cough is associated with pulmonary wheeze.

Ideally, a child should be clinically examined by a pediatrician for pulmonary wheeze before starting any such medications.

Hopefully this will be helpful.
Take care

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