How can cough with crackling sound in a 7-month-old be treated?
Patient: my niece is 7 mos has a cough with crackles sounds for more than 1 week and colds for 3 days now and the doctor was previously administered salbutamol and antibiotic but she is done taking all the meds yesterday, but the manifestation still presence, what kind of meds should I give her?thank you Doctor: Hello,    I would like to suggest you start again 5 days of Antibiotic course: Drop. Amox as per the body weight.   Shall be better n safe option. Along with cough Syp containing : expectorant +bronchodialator  &  Antihistamines(Anticold)  preparation. B-Complex Syp. Also need to be given simultaneously.   I would also suggest you give lukewarm water - soups frequently. Need to monitor temperature 4 hourly. Avoid exposure to cold weather.   Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr Ajaygupta009, General & Family Physician