Dr. Chetan Shetty

Nebulizing at 14 years of age is not a right idea, he needs to be evaluated for his severity, by local pediatrician, rotacaps / inhalers may be advised, allergens need to be avoided

If steroids are given orally for long periods of time than only it will cause bone shrinkage but if given through nebulisation than it won't have any side effects And For stomach pain take tablet Meftalspas-Ds

Dear lybrate-user, yes you can offer oats to your 8mth baby. Oats are good cereals containing digestible fibre ,proteins, vitE and, carbohydrates .By increasing intestine transit time it gives satiety. Only fat is to be mixed in the form of ghee or edible oils to make it complete food for your baby.

IN 2.5 month old baby the shape of the head will vary and not a cause of worry . By one year the head shape will remould to normal size

If the blood sugar values r normal post delivery can use these granules. Also should keep monitoring your blood sugar values.

Difficulty in breathing Constant cough Pain in the chest Abdominal pain Nasal congestion due to excess phlegm Hoarse voice this are the symptoms of bronchitis

I understand your are worried about your child's growth & colour of his skin. It has been observed that normal healthy children double their birth weight by age of 5 months. The colour of skin is hereditary in nature &medicines have no role in modifying it. U may bathe the child once or twice in a day &keep him clean. At 6 months besides breastfeed he requires complementary food as well to keep him healthy &growing. Regards.

A normal newborn baby should never be put in nursery but advised rooming in that is staying with the mother soon after the birth of baby. The process of suckling the mothers breast must be initiated within half an hour after birth. The early baby is put on breast greater is chance of successful lactation. It is most unfortunate that nursing homes still have the primitive idea of keeping normal healthy baby in nursery. Well in your case it is breast engorgment that can be tackled with frequent hot foment at ion and frequent suckling of breast by baby. Family support is very important. I am sure by this simple practice mother shall no longer have breast engorgment and baby shall be put on exclusive mothers milk. Best wishes.

Investigate to know cause, cbc, hb, cxr, mt. Look for any local pathology if any, improve personal hygeine. Check weight for the age, if low improve diet. Balaced diet+play+hygeine will ensure good health.

Emergency treatment in such situations is pack nose with soft cloth soacked in cooled water. Continue ice pack, analgesic drug will be helpful.