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John Ade
Pls take him or her to see a doctor first to rule out any possible pneumonia. If there is no fever or fast and difficulty with breathing.... It is most likely an upper respiratory tract infections by viruses which will resolve spontaneously.
It is important to note that most cough and catarrh in children and adults are due to viral infection, which runs it's course and stops on its own. Therefore the use of medication is not necessary.
For babies having cough and catarrh you keep child warm by avoiding exposure to cold with frequent baths or cold baths or exposure to direct fan or too cold ac in the room. Avoid smoke and people with cough and catarrh. If baby should develop breathing difficulties kindly take to see a paediatrician.
For babies having cough and catarrh you keep child warm by avoiding exposure to cold with frequent baths or cold baths or exposure to direct fan or too cold ac in the room. Avoid smoke and people with cough and catarrh. If baby should develop breathing difficulties kindly take to see a paediatrician.
Cough and catarrh are usually due to viral infection which will normally run their course with or without any form of treatment.
You can do steam inhalation for blocked nose.
You can do steam inhalation for blocked nose.
That is a question that can not be answered without seeing your child to know the specific
details. You can wear warm clothes and mittens/socks. If it's still always cold, see your Paediatrician for further evaluation.
details. You can wear warm clothes and mittens/socks. If it's still always cold, see your Paediatrician for further evaluation.
Please note that most cough and cattarh are usually due to viral infection which will normally
run their course with or without any medication, go and see a doctor.
run their course with or without any medication, go and see a doctor.
First of all the risk factors have to be identified. Your child may be allergic to something ranging from what he eats to environmental factors. Take her to see a paediatrician for proper evaluation and diagnosis
Dr Aina Johnson
Paediatrician
Hello ma'am, unfortunately we cannot prescribe medications. Please take the child to the hospital. Stop self medicating.
Hello ma'am, please note that most cough and catarrh are usually due to
viral infection which will normally run their course with or without any
medication.
viral infection which will normally run their course with or without any
medication.
As regards the cold please kindly follow the instructions given by your doctor. However cold is a viral infection that should be left to run its course it will resolve on its own with or without medication however if it comes with other symptoms like fast breathing then you should take your child to the hospital to see a Paediatrician for proper evaluation and management
Dr. Dara Abiodun
Medical Doctor
The case of excessive sweat (hyperhidrosis) is not so common but it does exist. Keep your child hydrated, give a lot of fluid preferably water.. Reduce the temperature of the AC more so as to make the room cooler..... If you are still bothered about the sweat, visit a paediatrician to confirm if it's a case of true hyperhidrosis
kindly note that most cold and catarrh are usually due to a viral infection which will normally run their course with or without any form of treatment.
You can go ahead with the immunization, the cold does not have an effect. But also make clarifications at your hospital.
Dr. Dara Abiodun
Medical Doctor
Can you kindly make your question clearer?
If the baby is sweating excessively during the cold weather or in the air-conditioned room when everyone else is feeling cold, you need to see a paediatrician for thorough evaluation'.
Most catarrh are viral infections which will resolve on their own spontaneously without medication most times. You only need to avoid factors that can trigger catarrh by keeping your child warm and avoid contact with persons that have cough
Good day ma, the case of excessive sweat (hyperhidrosis) is not so common but it does exist... Keep your child hydrated, give a lot of fluid preferably water.. Reduce the temperature of the AC more so as to make the room cooler. There's no need for reducing your child's activity.. They need it. If you are still bothered about the sweat, visit a paediatrician to confirm if it's a case of true hyperhidrosis"
Dr. Dara Abiodun
Medical Doctor
Babies with cough and catarrh should be exclusively breastfed. Keep the baby warm. Avoidance of smoke and people with cough and catarrh are what to do. No need for medications.If breathing difficulty arises, please kindly take the baby to see the doctor
Please take him back to the hospital