My 21 month old daughter is suffering from cold and cough for last 2 weeks. It started with running nose and after 2-3 days cough started. It is not dry cough and she is able to sleep nicely. But in day time she is having constant running nose and cough. There is no fever and she is active otherwise. I m giving her Ambrolite-S for the cough. Could it be allergy ? Should I give her Alerid instead ? What should be the dosage for 10 kg. baby and for how many days we should give it ?
Welcome to ChatDoctorGreetings of the daycare Sriram, The cause of persistent symptoms is likely to be due to1. Persistent Hyper reactivity of airways : Some child Chat Doctor.  Persistent infection In the absence of fever it is likely to be due to 1st cause. I would suggest the following remedy1. Steam inhalation: preferably using electronic steamer, 10-15min each session thrice a day(maintain safe distance)2. Warm Saline gargling: To a glass of lukewarm add 2 spoons of salt. Make baby gargle 3. Combination of Levocetrizine and Montelukast (Syrup can be used): It will decrease the airway hyper reactivity4. Decoction: 1 cup of milk+ 20 Tulsa leaves+ 1 spoon of turmeric+ 2 spoon sugar. Bring it to boil. Filter it and give child warm. Give it thrice a date above remedy will be very helpfulTake Care Best Regards