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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Chest Congestion In A Child

Hello my soon 2 1/2 year old has been sick about a week really bad chest congestion runny nose really bad cough at night the past 2 nights her and I both getting maybe 2 hours of sleep between her coughing every. Five minutes to gagging and I tried the shower steamy restroom humidifier everything well today she is complaining of her tummy hurting and she pulled up her shirt to show me where and there is a small lump just above her belly button and below her rib cage what could it be?
posted on Sun, 25 Jan 2015
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Such symptoms are usually caused due to certain viral infections. It is usually a self limiting condition and resolves in 5-7 days irrespective of treatment. It is not a cause of concern. It is not possible to mention the cause of the lump without examining it. It needs to be clinically assessed. Please visit a pediatrician and get her examined.

Giving steam inhalation and some antiallergic like cetirizine should provide relief. Giving paracetamol will help in bringing down the temperature. Give ORS or oral rehydration solution if the child has diarrhea.

If the child is active and playful, things should be fine. However, if the child starts wheezing or becomes lethargic, or if the condition lasts more than 7-10 days - you would need to visit a doctor without delay.
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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Chest Congestion In A Child

Such symptoms are usually caused due to certain viral infections. It is usually a self limiting condition and resolves in 5-7 days irrespective of treatment. It is not a cause of concern. It is not possible to mention the cause of the lump without examining it. It needs to be clinically assessed. Please visit a pediatrician and get her examined. Giving steam inhalation and some antiallergic like cetirizine should provide relief. Giving paracetamol will help in bringing down the temperature. Give ORS or oral rehydration solution if the child has diarrhea. If the child is active and playful, things should be fine. However, if the child starts wheezing or becomes lethargic, or if the condition lasts more than 7-10 days - you would need to visit a doctor without delay.