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Posted On : 04 Apr 2026

What should be the standard symptomatic treatment for cough without fever in a child of less than 6 months of age and less than 2 years of age due to suspected viral infection?

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Gaurav Tanwar

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Saline neb , saline nasal drop , elevated head position and explain red flag signs

3 Days ago

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chandra shekhar

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maintain hydration,explain complication to patient party, depends on tyres of cough drop Ambrodil may be tried if needed.

4 Days ago

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Dfsa Ata

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rehydration

5 Days ago

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Maria Laura Perez

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saline nebs, saline nasal drops, elevated head position ( anti reflux position).
red flags: fever, respiratory distress, cyanosis.

5 Days ago

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AMREEN TABANI

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saline neb ,

5 Days ago

Answer 1

No cough syrups are recommended in children less than 2 years of age. Paracetamol as antiinflammatory is useful even if there is no fever.

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