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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:

A
Advise mother to give home care
B
Sta cotrimoxazole in age appropriate doses
C
Sta with first dose intramuscular ampicillin
D
None of the above
High-Yield Explanation
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.

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