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Suggest Treatment For Runny Nose And Cough Of A 15 Month Old

my son is 15 months old and suffering from very thin water like runny nose and cough, he coughs while sleeping and that wakes him up. last month he was given azithral so dont want to give him any more antibiotics.. i am giving him solvin cold drops but feel it does not help. please suggest what to do..
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Most often cough and cold in children is caused due to certain viral infections. They are generally associated with an allergic component which is responsible for the runny nose. Solvin contains Pseudoephedrine which is a decongestant. But instead, giving some antiallergic like Cetirizine syrup is likely to be more helpful. Unless associated with secondary bacterial infections, antibiotics are not required but if you have started Azithral, you must complete the course to avoid development of antibiotic resistance. Irrespective of use of antibiotics, it should take 5-7 days and you would have to be patient.
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Suggest Treatment For Runny Nose And Cough Of A 15 Month Old

Most often cough and cold in children is caused due to certain viral infections. They are generally associated with an allergic component which is responsible for the runny nose. Solvin contains Pseudoephedrine which is a decongestant. But instead, giving some antiallergic like Cetirizine syrup is likely to be more helpful. Unless associated with secondary bacterial infections, antibiotics are not required but if you have started Azithral, you must complete the course to avoid development of antibiotic resistance. Irrespective of use of antibiotics, it should take 5-7 days and you would have to be patient.