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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 son has a cold, cough, and vomiting. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My 3-year-old son is suffering from cold and has regular cough. His temperature is normal and he did not have fever. But at times, he is throwing up whatever he eat or drink while coughing. Please suggest any medication and test if required. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Payas Joshi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. 1. Since when is this happening? Is there any specific time of cough, either morning or evening? Is the child feeding well? 2. It may be an infection or may be allergic cough. 3. I advise you go for chest X-ray and complete blood count if it ...  Read Full »

What is the treatment for cold and nasal congestion in a 4-year-old kid?

Query: Hello doctor, A 4-year-old kid of weight 33 lbs is having a general cold for almost three months. Sometimes cough, and nasal congestion. Otherwise, he is fine. He has no fever or weakness.  Read Full »


Dr. Payas Joshi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern for your child. As you told me, this is happening for long. And there is no fever, it seems to be some allergic condition. Are you still bottle feeding the kid? Is there any difficulty in breathing? Any sounds or snoring while breathing or ...  Read Full »

What is the treatment for common cold in infants?

Query: Hello doctor,My son is eight months old. He recently had a cold and cough, and he recovered after a course of antibiotics. It has not even been two days since I stopped all his medicines; he has a running nose again. What shall I do now? With no doctors available, I am just worried if it becomes a f...  Read Full »


Dr. Payas Joshi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Can you please provide me the following details: Is there any fever now? Is the child feeding well and is active? Is he passing urine normally? What treatment did you give him earlier, and for how many days? Is there any difficulty i...  Read Full »

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