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How Can Breathing Difficulty In A Child Suffering From Cold Be Treated?

Hello doct my 2.5 year kid having cold like water since last 1month.but not all the time only when he was crying and after wake-up from sleep.. and nose fully block when he was sleeping.he is breathing through his mouth. . I am using nose dropes... still nose is blocking...plz suggest home remedies
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Hi,

As per your query, your child has symptoms of breathing difficulty and cold which is mainly because of upper respiratory tract infection.

Need not to worry about it. You should visit pediatrician once and get it examined. Symptoms resembling flu and normally takes 3 days for viral fever to go. Avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages. If cough is exaggerating you should go for chest X-ray, blood and sputum test of child. If it is bacterial infection start with proper course of antibiotics. Till then give crocin 4 hourly. Acetaminophen is also effective and you can give that as well. Give child proper rest without any discomfort. Give water after every few mins.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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How Can Breathing Difficulty In A Child Suffering From Cold Be Treated?

Hi, As per your query, your child has symptoms of breathing difficulty and cold which is mainly because of upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry about it. You should visit pediatrician once and get it examined. Symptoms resembling flu and normally takes 3 days for viral fever to go. Avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages. If cough is exaggerating you should go for chest X-ray, blood and sputum test of child. If it is bacterial infection start with proper course of antibiotics. Till then give crocin 4 hourly. Acetaminophen is also effective and you can give that as well. Give child proper rest without any discomfort. Give water after every few mins. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist