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How Can Persistent Cold In An Infant Be Treated?

Hi my 1 and a half year old son has a dry and persistent cough, he can t sleep well and it s to the point where his head hurts due to coughing, I ve given him Motrin, cherry cough syrup and honey, I have put a mixture of cedar wood and RC essential oils and also massaged vapor rub to the soles of his feet, added raw onions and put socks on him and the couch won t let up..he s had it for 2 nights and 1 day now What else can I do?
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Persistent cold in infant seems to be due to wheeze associated lower respiratory tract infection. I would suggest you to visit pediatrician once and get it examined completely like throat swab test a, blood test and get X-ray chest done. Start treatment after proper examination. Start treatment after proper diagnosis is made out. Till then take proper course of antibiotics to you. Take steam inhalation , which will be very helpful. Avoid giving child any cold carbonated beverages. Avoid giving any outside food to child.

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Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Persistent Cold In An Infant Be Treated?

Persistent cold in infant seems to be due to wheeze associated lower respiratory tract infection. I would suggest you to visit pediatrician once and get it examined completely like throat swab test a, blood test and get X-ray chest done. Start treatment after proper examination. Start treatment after proper diagnosis is made out. Till then take proper course of antibiotics to you. Take steam inhalation , which will be very helpful. Avoid giving child any cold carbonated beverages. Avoid giving any outside food to child. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari