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:
Advise mother to give home care
Sta cotrimoxazole in age appropriate doses
Sta with first dose intramuscular ampicillin
None of the above
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.