How to treat a child's cold with a runny nose and mild cough

Patient's question:

16-month-old baby with a cold for a week, five days of clear nasal discharge, then turned into thick nasal discharge, a little mild cough, no fever.

Doctor's answer:

Related to upper respiratory tract infection, it requires antibiotic treatment for infection, heat-clearing and detoxification treatment, light diet, and plenty of water intake. Continued treatment is necessary. It is a case of cold that has improved, with more water intake needed. There are many factors that can affect the pediatric respiratory system. If the child is confirmed to have a respiratory condition, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in their children and maintain a balanced diet.

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