A 1 month old infant presenting with cough and sneezing, respiratory rate 40 per minute, and there is no chest indrawing. The management is?
Ans. is 'c' i.e.,Frequent breast feeding Classification of acute respiratory tract infection (AI) is very impoant because each class has a corresponding treatment plan.Before going ahead for classification of AI, one should know the definition of fast breathing. As the children get older, their breathing rate slows down.Therefore, the cut-off point of fast breathing will depend on the age of the child.
Urgent referral to hospital
IV antibiotics
Frequent breast feeding
Oral antibiotic syrup