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Is syrup Ambroxol safe for a 5-month-old baby having a cough?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby was born at 34 weeks, is now 5 months old, and weighs 16.53 pounds (lb). He has a cold and a dry cough. The cold started six days ago, followed by coughing without phlegm. He has no fever and sleeps peacefully. On the physical check-up, the doctor recommended syrup Cetirizine ... Read Full »
Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern According to the provided information, your baby was born prematurely at 34 weeks and is now 5 months old. Therefore, the corrected age is 3 and 1/2 months. The baby weighs 16.53 pounds (lb), indicating that the baby ... Read Full »
My baby has been making snoring noises. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is 11 months old. My baby has been making snoring sounds while breathing, sleeping, and playing for the past two days. Her nose is blocked mildly, but she has no runny nose. I can also feel the sound with my hands over her back. What should I do? Does she need medications? Kind... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Congestion can indicate a viral upper respiratory infection. I suggest you follow a few instructions mentioned below to relieve congestion. Use normal saline nasal drops, two drops in each nostril every three to... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a remedy for nasal congestion in my 6 months old twin babies.
Query: Hello doctor, I have twin girls who are 6 months old. They have had nasal congestion for the past two months. I have been using nasal sprays and antihistamines; however, there has been no luck. They do not have a fever or cough. Also, the quality of air is not good at our place. Also, I have a 5-yea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you use saline nasal spray. Oxymetazoline drops must be avoided in the long term. I suggest the below treatment plan for your babies till the age of one year to improve their immunity: 1. Vitanova D3 drops (Cholecalciferol) ... Read Full »
My 3.8-year-old son has a blocked nose. Which is the best nasal spray to relieve nasal congestion?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 3.8 months old. He has cold for the past one month. Doctor prescribed syrup Allegra and syrup Mulberry. Though cold is not severe, he has blocked nose. So he breathes through his mouth during night. So I used Flomist nasal spray. Last time doctor prescribed Metaspray. Which is b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Avoid keeping the air conditioner at less than 26 degrees as it is the common cause for blocked nose in children. Flomist as well as metaspray gives similar results. 1. I suggest (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicines with their consent... Read Full »