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Suggest Remedies For Severe Cough In An Infant

Hi doc....my baby is two months old....he is having severe cough since past weeks and it has got worse in last few days....our paediatrician has examined him and recommended ascoril drops (2 times for 3 days) and althrocin drops (3 times for 3 days). Are these safe and suitable ? Please guide. Many thanks.
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query there is severe cough in an infant which could be due to infection of upper respiratory tract, allergic bronchitis, chronic pulmonary disease or tuberculosis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid giving child any cold beverages.

- Give child light food.

- Give cough expectorants to child.

You should consult pediatrician once if symptoms keeps on persisting and get it examined. Doctor may order certain test like throat swab test, blood test , and chest X-ray along with allergy test to confirm the diagnosis and may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory and decongestants.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Answered: Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Suggest Remedies For Severe Cough In An Infant

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query there is severe cough in an infant which could be due to infection of upper respiratory tract, allergic bronchitis, chronic pulmonary disease or tuberculosis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid giving child any cold beverages. - Give child light food. - Give cough expectorants to child. You should consult pediatrician once if symptoms keeps on persisting and get it examined. Doctor may order certain test like throat swab test, blood test , and chest X-ray along with allergy test to confirm the diagnosis and may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory and decongestants. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari Answered: Tue, 24 Nov 2015