Cold and Cough

Monday, February 11, 2008

Crouping cough FAQ

Q: My new baby suddenly have cold and cough with breathing problem last night. As it was not possible to take him to a doctor clinic we called up the doctor after hours number and they suggested us to make the room warmer and ask us to give him a cough syrup we had at home. We did the same and his breathing become normal and he sleeps well. In night he again had some cough so we give him cough syrup. Now he is quiet normal in the morning. Should we still consult the doctor?

A: As you don't want to face such problem again with your child, so better will be to visit a doctor and consult all about it. He will give you the appropriate suggestions and prescribed medicines for your lovely baby.


Q: Is there any home remedy for crouping cough for my 15 months old baby boy?

A: If your baby is severely suffering from crouping cough the best home remedy is to keep a vaporizer or humidifier in your room. Sit for at least 15 to 20 minutes in a closed bathroom with your baby with mild hot water shower running in the bathroom. Do it every time your baby feels difficult in breathing. Also give your baby some prescribed cough syrup which will relieve him from cough.


Q: What is crouping cough? What are its causes and treatment?

A: Crouping cough is like a severe cough with a sound like a seal barking. This type of cough is normally in the children of ages between 3 months and 5 years old. This croup cough is caused due to virus or similar bacteria or allergic reactions which causes the airways get inflamed and they shrinked somewhat and sounds like a seal bark. The best home remedy for such cough is having steam bath and a cool humidifier placed in the room while sleeping. Visit the doctor immediately if there is high fever and difficulty in breathing.


Q: Can you suggest any home medicine for itchy or sore throat with nagging cough which lasts for more than two weeks?

A: The best remedy for soothing the sore throat with nagging cough which I also used to go with is having some warm lemon water or lemon tea mixed with one tablespoon of honey taken three to four times a day.Ask Doctor First


Q: I am in week 31 of pregnancy and is suffering from nagging cough. Is it safe for me and my baby to have any cough remedy during this third trimester of pregnancy?

A: You can have lemon tea mixed with honey to relieve from coughing during pregnancy. It's proved to be best home remedy for cough. For having any cough syrup, take only the prescribed one by your gynecologist which will be safe during pregnancy.

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