Coughs, Colds & Kids – When to Worry, When Not To

Every Chandigarh parent knows—season change = runny noses 🤧. The reassuring truth: most coughs and colds in children are viral, and get better on their own.

💡 What usually helps:

• Warm fluids (soup, warm water, haldi milk).

• Saline nasal drops for stuffy nose.

• Rest + love.

❌ What not to do: Rush to antibiotics. 80% of colds don’t need them. 🚨 When to see a doctor:

• Fever lasting more than 3 days.

• Child breathing fast, or chest pulling in.

• Unusual lethargy or poor feeding.

Most of the time, patience and fluids work better than pills. So next time your child sneezes, don’t panic—it’s their immune system learning. 💪