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Posted On : 17 Sep 2020

US FDA does not recommend the use of antihistaminics below 2 years of age. So please guide me on how to manage URTI i.e. children having a stuffy nose, running nose, and cough.

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abdirashiid kahin

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support management like saline and paracetamo and drinking more fluid

4 years ago

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Ravi Goyal

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saline nasal drops locally, paracetamol sos, take care of hydration, explain danger signs

4 years ago

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Geraldeline O'Sullivan

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Saline nasal drops. Home remedies like honey are good for dry cough. And even though FDA recommends not to use anti H1, in my setup we use levocet syrup ( 2.5/5ml). If >6 months can give 2ml HS/ 1ml BD. Works quite well.

4 years ago

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Ameer Ahmed

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Intranasal corticosteroids

4 years ago

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KINETSEW JEMBERE

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Give saline nasal drop and home remedies.

4 years ago