Hi Doctor, My baby is suffering from cough and cold. Last two days he vomitted the mucus also couple of times...But he is taking food and all and not vomitting the same. I have consulted a doctor yday and he adviced for Zyrtec only. I am giving 9 drops for him...But since i noticed some kitch kitch in the morning and he is getting the temtation again for vomitting, can i give aAsthalis also..previously my doctor has prescribed him for the same. He is aged 1.5 yrs. Thanks in advnce, manoj
Your child is suffering from a respiratory tract infection which is likely to be caused by a virus. As he is trying to cough out the thick mucus, the gag is triggering a vomiting but not otherwise. Zyrtec (cetirizine) is an antiallergic which relieves the allergic component of such infections and should be given for a few days to relieve the khitch. Give him steam inhalation or nebulization if possible. The water in the form of vapor or fine particles will reach deep into the lungs and help in diluting the cough and give him relief. Stalin contains Albuterol which is a bronchodilator and needs to be given if the child has wheezing. It can best be delivered by nebulization, but syrup is another alternative.