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Cold

Viral infection of the nose and throat, most commonly caused by rhinovirus, is called cold. The symptoms of cold are a runny nose, sore throat, cough, chest congestion, body ache, headache, sneezing, fever, and fatigue. These symptoms last for about 7 to 10 days.

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My child is suffering from a blocked nose, cough, and fever. Please suggest treatment.

Query: Hello doctor, My child is suffering from a blocked nose, cough, and fever. The fever usually comes along with seizures. He is under medication for these symptoms. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Samreen A Urooj

Answer: Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I suggest you to give Beclomethasone (steroid) along with Salbutamol (selective beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist)(28.57 oz and 57.14 oz) per unit dose vial at 12 hours interval in a nebulizer. Also, discontinue...  Read Full »

Why does my kid get frequent colds?

Query: Hi doctor,My 4-year-old daughter is frequently suffering from colds. In turn, she develops a bacterial infection. In the last three months, she has had six bacterial infections. Her doctor gives her antibiotic medicines. She has a chronic cough now, and Budecort was suggested for three months for As...  Read Full »


Dr. Samreen A Urooj

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through in detail regarding your daughter's problem. According to me, the reason for her frequent chest congestion and repeated cough is not her bacterial infection. It is because her allergy level is high. Although you do not have any asthmatic in the family...  Read Full »

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