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What Causes Frequent Cold And Cough In An Infant?
My child age 1añd half for the last 7 months my child got affected with cold frequently if cold attacks subsequently followed by cough and fever finally ends up in wheezing by birth child didn't had any issue the weight is normal 10.7 we tried to stop before wheezing comes but in vain, no other go finally doctor suggest to keep nebulizar which we dont want to continue which affects his immunity but doctor says this will continue for the next 5years please suggest us..
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have frequent cold and cough in an infant which is mainly because of lower respiratory tract infection and it is due to poor immunity of body. Allergic reaction can also be one of the reason for symptoms . Need not to worry. You should visit pediatrician once and get it examined. If cough is exaggerating go for blood and sputum test of child. If it is bacterial infection start with proper course of antibiotics. You should give child plenty of fluids. You can start with nebulization for keep continuing it for few days, make sure it will not become a habit for child. Give your child diet that can improve immunity. Avoid intake of outside food. Give child proper rest without any discomfort. Give water after every few mins.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have frequent cold and cough in an infant which is mainly because of lower respiratory tract infection and it is due to poor immunity of body. Allergic reaction can also be one of the reason for symptoms . Need not to worry. You should visit pediatrician once and get it examined. If cough is exaggerating go for blood and sputum test of child. If it is bacterial infection start with proper course of antibiotics. You should give child plenty of fluids. You can start with nebulization for keep continuing it for few days, make sure it will not become a habit for child. Give your child diet that can improve immunity. Avoid intake of outside food. Give child proper rest without any discomfort. Give water after every few mins.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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