Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: My daughter had a cold a few days ago. She didn't have a fever, but she had a runny nose, nasal congestion, occasional coughing, and seemed to have phlegm in her throat. The hospital examination said her lungs were fine. After taking Putong for four days, her nose is no longer congested, but other symptoms haven't changed. Please advise any effective and practical methods or remedies, mainly for the runny nose issue. The child's nose is almost worn out from wiping it. Help, please? First follow-up question: 1. Since this cold, my daughter has been unwilling to drink water. What could be the reason? 2. Moreover, the time interval between her urination has become longer, with three or four hours passing before she urinates. Sometimes her urine is yellow, and other times it is not.Doctor's answer:
Baby respiratory infection, the general course of the disease is 7-14 days. If it is a simple cold, it will heal automatically after this period. However, if the child does not show improvement after two weeks, it may be rhinitis and require other treatment methods. It is recommended to take the child to a regular hospital for a detailed examination in a timely manner to develop a treatment plan that fits the baby's condition.