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What Causes Recurring Fever And Cold With Nasal Drip And Cough In Children?

Hello Doctor my 14 month old son is suffering from cough and running nose. He is coughing so much that he vomit whatever he eat. We are giving him sinarest drops. But there is no improvement since last 2 days. Further he get cold and cough every 10-15 days. Every month he also suffer from viral fever.
Fri, 28 Aug 2015
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Since your son is just 14 months and there are repeated episodes of such symptoms , may be due to allergy .
Allergy produces bronchoconstriction and this causes fever as well as cough ( as your son is having ).
When such patient visit my clinic I advise my patient to take some syrup containing salbutamol ( as it act as bronchodilator).
If fever present paracetamol 10 mg / kg body weight whenever require .
Usually there is no need of any antibiotics .
Steam also provide relief.
Hot coffee also act a soothing agent in such condition.
Still , no relief ,then consult another paediatrician and get his opinion.
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What Causes Recurring Fever And Cold With Nasal Drip And Cough In Children?

Hello Since your son is just 14 months and there are repeated episodes of such symptoms , may be due to allergy . Allergy produces bronchoconstriction and this causes fever as well as cough ( as your son is having ). When such patient visit my clinic I advise my patient to take some syrup containing salbutamol ( as it act as bronchodilator). If fever present paracetamol 10 mg / kg body weight whenever require . Usually there is no need of any antibiotics . Steam also provide relief. Hot coffee also act a soothing agent in such condition. Still , no relief ,then consult another paediatrician and get his opinion.