What is the MOST suitable management for a 2 year old child presenting with complaints of cough for 5 days. On examination his respiratory rate is 40/ minute. He is well nourished, ale and feeding well:
As per IMNCI classification, child has no pneumonia. Antibiotics are not recommended in the management. The child is given symptomatic management. The mother is advised to give home care. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 160-161.
Advise mother to give home care
Sta cotrimoxazole in age appropriate doses
Sta with first dose intramuscular ampicillin
None of the above