Hi Dr, My kid has cough with sputum and blocking nose sometimes. When I consulted a pediatrician, he suggested ventryl cough syrup. He said if u want u can give amoxylin. There is not chest infection. I am confused whether to give antibiotic or not. Can u plz help me? My kid is 19 months old.
Thanks for posting on Chat Doctor. Child Chat Doctor.  Antibiotics are ineffective, and the condition spontaneously resolves in 5-7 days without antibiotics. However, in an apprehension of secondary bacterial infection, somebody may add antibiotics. Unless there are chest findings, you can skip antibiotics. You may add some antiallergic like levocetirizine as there is generally an allergic component. Also use nasal saline