Suggest Treatment For Runny Nose In A Child

Posted on Fri, 30 Sep 2016

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Fri, 30 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi,
My kid is 11 months old. He is having running nose from night.
He is active and no fever.
Can you suggest any remedy for the running nose.
Thanks,
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Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Try antihistamine

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually running nose at this age is due to viral infection or Allergy.
I usually prescribe antihistamine like chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine drops 0.3 ml twice daily .
It is better to show him to your Pediatrician in a day or two to rule out other infections in ear , throat or chest .
If he develops other symptoms like fever or breathing difficulty, you need to consult immediately.
Make sure he takes feeds frequently and passes urine at least six to eight times a day.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng