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How Can runny Nose Along With Cough Be Treated?

Hi my daughter was born 5 weeks early and she is now 5 months at regular weight with the rest of the babies and she is teething and it has been terrible for her she has been sick as in runny nose runny eyes and coughing almost like she is congested should I be worried? The RSV is a big issue in our town right now and I do have a pre schooler
Fri, 17 Mar 2017
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Hello,
Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic!
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.

All the symptoms you have mentioned suggestive some minor respiratory tract infection,probably viral in origin. Adeno virsu and RSV are the usual suspects!
I suggest you to consult a pediatrician or a general practitioner and get the following things done:-
1.Rinse her nostrils with saline nasal drops.
2.If she has fever you can use paracetamol syrup,Tepid sponging with tap water may help to reduce the body temperature.
3.Asthalin(salbutamol) containing cough syrup can provide symptomatic relief. Do not use cough suppressants like codeine containing syrups.
4.Do routine blood investigations in case of persistence of symptoms.
5.Avoid exposure to allergens and irritants like pets and dust mites.
6.Encourage your baby to breastfeed. This helps to keep the baby hydrated which in turn helps to promote draining of nasal secretions and soothing of the nasal cavities.
If your doctor suspect some bacterial infection a short course of antibiotic therapy may be needed.

Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.

Dr.Shinas Hussain
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How Can runny Nose Along With Cough Be Treated?

Hello, Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic! I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. All the symptoms you have mentioned suggestive some minor respiratory tract infection,probably viral in origin. Adeno virsu and RSV are the usual suspects! I suggest you to consult a pediatrician or a general practitioner and get the following things done:- 1.Rinse her nostrils with saline nasal drops. 2.If she has fever you can use paracetamol syrup,Tepid sponging with tap water may help to reduce the body temperature. 3.Asthalin(salbutamol) containing cough syrup can provide symptomatic relief. Do not use cough suppressants like codeine containing syrups. 4.Do routine blood investigations in case of persistence of symptoms. 5.Avoid exposure to allergens and irritants like pets and dust mites. 6.Encourage your baby to breastfeed. This helps to keep the baby hydrated which in turn helps to promote draining of nasal secretions and soothing of the nasal cavities. If your doctor suspect some bacterial infection a short course of antibiotic therapy may be needed. Hope I have answered your query. Regards. Dr.Shinas Hussain