Suggest treatment for stuffy nose and cough in kids
Patient: My 21 month old son has not been eating and drinking very well for the past couple of days. He has a stuffy nose which is preventing him from breathing properly. He is also waking at night with a bad cough. I am a bit worried also because his symtoms are really affecting him. Should i take him to the hospital? Doctor: Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your kid have symptoms of stuffy nose and cough. Well the symptoms you mention in query occur due to many reasons like upper respiratory infection ( bacterial or viral ). Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult chest specialist . Doctor may order certain test like nose or throat culture and test , blood test and chest X-ray to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other condition like viral infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory and decongestants. Avoid intake of outside food. For now take over-the-counter cough medicines, cough suppressants, or expectorants , which give relief from coughing . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari