I'm trying to figure out which medicine we should use for nebulization for my 7-year-old who's dealing with a cold and cough. We've been trying steam, but it doesn't seem to be doing much. Any advice on what might be more effective?

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm wondering if it's okay to give my son a Limcee chewable tablet once a day since he often gets a cough. I've heard vitamin C helps with immunity. He's 7 years and 6 months old. Would this be safe and effective for him?

yes you can give for 1 week continously and then give once in a week for next 2 -3 months

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I'm really worried about my five-month-old son. He's been dealing with asthma since he was two months old, and our doctor has him on Budecort 100 inhaler and Salbair transhaler, two times a day. I'm concerned, thoughare these meds safe to use every single day? And how long are we supposed to keep this up?

yes you can use it , till symptoms get relieved

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My son has penoscrotal hypospadias and I'm really worried about it. Can you suggest the best hypospadias surgeon and hospital for treatment? Also, what would be the approximate cost of the surgery?

Dr A.K. Singal is considered as one of the best hypospadias expert surgeons in the world. He practices in Navi Mumbai India at his hospital- Hypospadias Foundation and Mitr Hospital at Kharghar.the cost may range from INR 30,000 to INR 1,50,000.

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