TK like others have said, there is NO CURE for the cold.

Colds are caused by rhino viruses. These viruses can go for a swim in antibiotics, dry off and infect someone. It usually takes a week to clear. If it has been going this long, the problem is re-infection. Do not continue to feed the child anti-biotics. They are not good for a young body. You have to fight the source of re-infection to stop the continued cold. Adults can host viruses without ill-effect. The adults in the family should clean hands with soap and water frequently (every hour if possible). Do not use handkerchieves. Use tissues and toss after one use. Disinfect toys nightly with mild (MILD) bleach solution (1 tsp in 2 litres of water). Disinfect baby seats, door knobs light switches, cupboard handles, table and counter tops nightly if possible. Reduce contact with outsiders (family, friends, other kids). Reduce kissing.

To keep the child comfortable, consult your pharmacist. The pharmacist will recommend the right type of cold medication (yes, there are different types). Medicate based on childs weight (again, the pharmacist will guide you). Humidifiers help in reducing congestion.


BV

Raj,
The cough is really bad.
As you said , the doc. was not concerned about the running nose. He was continuously asking "How bad is the cough"? and also said that he was concerned about the cough (Note - only this pediatrician was concerned about the cough. The walk in doc's or the sick kids doc's were not concerned). I said, many times during the day and exp. after eating or drinking milk. I also said that during cough you can feel the congestion inside. Five times during the past 3 weeks the infant threw up food and milk once fed and when the infant coughed. At any one instance the infant coughs 3 or 4 times before not coughing again.
Anyway, he told me to come after a week in the condition did not improve.
Is cough with congestion (for 4 weeks now) an area of concern? Please advise.
TK A
Sidenote : As BV said, we are not hygenic at all. Will try to improve.

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Hi TK,

If the cough is more than a week, it is due to allergies. The ears are red means there is ear infection. With antibiotics, they can cure the ear infection but not the allergies.

From your post,

http://www.canadiandesi.com/read.php?TID=15459&page=1

When the basement is damp, there may be mold formation. It is better to get humidifier.

How do u live with a baby when there are cockroaches and bedbugs? It is wise to move out of the basement.

Good Luck!!!