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How can I manage my two years old baby's cough and cold?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My 2-year-old baby is suffering from a cough and cold. What should I do?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Arti Sharma

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr.Arti Sharma is a highly skilled and established physician in the field of Paediatrics, General Practitioner, Child Health. she is an expert in tackling any complicated medical cases and can provide an expert opinion.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

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Is the baby having a running nose or a blocked nose? If there is a blocked nose, I suggest you put Nasoclear nasal saline drops, two drops in each nostril, three times a day. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and with their consent, take the medicines. Keep a humidifier in the room. That will help in expelling the mucus. Give warm liquids like milk with turmeric, soups. If the symptoms increase, see a pediatrician.

I hope this helps.

Please feel free to reach out in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At December 7, 2017
Reviewed At February 19, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr.Arti Sharma is a highly skilled and established physician in the field of Paediatrics, General Practitioner, Child Health. she is an expert in tackling any complicated medical cases and can provide an expert opinion.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr.Arti Sharma is a highly skilled and established physician in the field of Paediatrics, General Practitioner, Child Health. she is an expert in tackling any complicated medical cases and can provide an expert opinion.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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