Suggest treatment for cough and cold in a toddler
Patient: hi my 2 and half year old son has a bad cold and cough for 2 weeks, i took him doctors in the end and they gave me a prescription but told me not to get it unless he doesnt improve in few days as he had had it for few weeks should be on its way out. he has got rid of it now but passed it on to my 10month old baby, she has a snotty nose and a cough i have given her calpol and neurofen for kids is there anything else i can do to help? or should i just take her to the doctors? the cough is hurting her as after she coughs she cries for a bit. she is drinking plenty and eating food still Doctor: Hi,I understand your concerns but snotty nose requires an antihistaminic which is not recommended at the age if 10 month.  It is better that you give her salty water nasal drops that will clear the secretions. You should add an over the counter cough suppressant.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Salah Saad Shoman