This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
What is the MOST suitable management for a 2 year old child presenting with complaints of cough for 5 days. On examination his respiratory rate is 40/ minute. He is well nourished, ale and feeding well: 
Select and explain. 
A. Advise mother to give home care, B. Sta cotrimoxazole in age appropriate doses, C. Sta with first dose intramuscular ampicillin, D. None of the above
A: Advise mother to give home care
Answer: A: Advise mother to give home care 
Explanation: As per IMNCI classification, child has no pneumonia. Antibiotics are not recommended in the management. The child is given symptomatic management. The mother is advised to give home care. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 160-161.