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My 8 month old baby has a cold. Her nose is clogged and bringing out thick mucus, Is there anything you can recommend or Can i mak...
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.
My 2-month-old son is not feeling too well, he has a stuffy nose, cough, and loos of apatite, he didn't sleep well last night. I n...
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.
My baby of 5 months and 2 weeks has been down with severe cold and cough for the past 2 days. She has blocked and running nose, sn...
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.
I have a baby of two months old but her hands is
always moist and cold. just want to know if is
something i should be worrie...
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.
What are the remedies for cough, for a 10 months old baby. She also has cold and fever. what medicine should I give her?
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.
What can I use to treat her cold then, she is 5years old, the cough syrups don't work for her
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
What else can I use for my baby? She has a cold and I started using Piriton drops and vitamin C since 2days ago but I have noticed...
Dr Aina Johnson

Paediatrician

Hello ma'am, unfortunately we cannot prescribe medications. Please take the child to the hospital. Stop self medicating.
My 7 months old daughter has been having a series of cold and cough for some time now. Took her to the hospital and she was given...It's 2 weeks after that and it's back again with full force, she has not been sleeping well because of the cough, blocked nostrils...
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.
My 2 month old baby sweat on her head. Is it normal? Secondly, she has a cold and been sneezing, nose blocked. Took her to clinic...
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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
My 11 weeks baby boy sweats all the time especially when sleeping and the weather is cold but not having temperature.What could be...
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
My four year old brought cold from school yesterday. It has affected my 2years old any help please.
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.
Can my 14weeks baby getting treatment for cold and cough go for his routine immunization?He has been on treatment of cold and cough but just getting better, I suppose to take him for immunization today but just thinking...
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You can go ahead with the immunization, the cold does not have an effect. But also make clarifications at your hospital.
How do I treat cold in my baby?Cold
Dr. Dara Abiodun

Medical Doctor

Can you kindly make your question clearer?
My son sweats too much even if the weather is cold, Then he starts coughing if exposed to too much breeze.
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'.
My baby of 2years has catarrh that refuse to go after treatment with cough and cold medicine
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
My baby of 4 months plus sweats alot (she is actually hyperactive), but while you see sweat all over her body, feeling her with yo...
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"
My baby of 3month is having a cold (cough and catarrh) for 4 days now, pls, what can I give him?
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
My 10 months old baby has cold and been developing high temperature. Took him to the hospital and doctor said sore throat with mal...
Please take him back to the hospital