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How to manage a severe cough in kids?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have given Paracetamol to my daughter. She slept well, breathing normally, and coughed overnight. She is taking proper care of herself and sleeping well. But I feel a little heat in her body. Please help.

Thanks.
Answered by Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar

Education:

MRCPCH UK

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar is a Pediatrician, having 42 years of clinical experience. He got tremendous experience in renowned hospitals in India, including Nanavati Hospital and Nair Hospital of Mumbai. Later, he worked as a Specialist Pediatrics in a very busy 450 bedded MOH hospital in Oman for more than 10 years. He worked as Specialist Pediatrics at JCI accredited MOH hospital of UAE, and he also has vast experience in Neonatology in Oman, UAE, UK, and Canada.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

As per the information provided, it goes in favor of a viral infection and needs only symptomatic treatment. If fever recurs, use Paracetamol, which can be given every four hours if needed. You have not mentioned the child's age and weight. Is the child taking feeds properly and passing urine well, or is there any nasal discharge or nose block? Please share all this information. I will advise you if any other medicine is required, as well as the dose.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 12, 2025
Reviewed At July 16, 2025

Education:

MRCPCH UK

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar is a Pediatrician, having 42 years of clinical experience. He got tremendous experience in renowned hospitals in India, including Nanavati Hospital and Nair Hospital of Mumbai. Later, he worked as a Specialist Pediatrics in a very busy 450 bedded MOH hospital in Oman for more than 10 years. He worked as Specialist Pediatrics at JCI accredited MOH hospital of UAE, and he also has vast experience in Neonatology in Oman, UAE, UK, and Canada.

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Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar
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Education:

MRCPCH UK

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar is a Pediatrician, having 42 years of clinical experience. He got tremendous experience in renowned hospitals in India, including Nanavati Hospital and Nair Hospital of Mumbai. Later, he worked as a Specialist Pediatrics in a very busy 450 bedded MOH hospital in Oman for more than 10 years. He worked as Specialist Pediatrics at JCI accredited MOH hospital of UAE, and he also has vast experience in Neonatology in Oman, UAE, UK, and Canada.

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