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How Can Cough In An Infant Be Treated?

Hi Doctor, my son is 8 months old and is having cough since yesterday and has cold since 2 days. please let us know a medicine for cough as we are worried about it. Our doctor told to use levolin but I did not find it to be used for pediatric. Please let me know your view on that.
Wed, 17 Jul 2019
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Hello,

Cough in children is very common especially after 6 months of age and if they are in daycare. This time they are more prone to viral infections, as the protection from the mother declines, and they are building their own immunity against infections- so it is a normal process.

Cough syrups are not very recommended under 2 years of age as they may have many side effects with little desirable effect in small children.

It is important to have a check of your son with the doctor to rule out lung infection and if the child is not having a lung infection no other medications are generally needed but nasal irrigation with saline solution.

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

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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How Can Cough In An Infant Be Treated?

Hello, Cough in children is very common especially after 6 months of age and if they are in daycare. This time they are more prone to viral infections, as the protection from the mother declines, and they are building their own immunity against infections- so it is a normal process. Cough syrups are not very recommended under 2 years of age as they may have many side effects with little desirable effect in small children. It is important to have a check of your son with the doctor to rule out lung infection and if the child is not having a lung infection no other medications are generally needed but nasal irrigation with saline solution. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician