Patient's question:
Five days ago, the child started to have a hoarse throat. Two days later, coughing with phlegm and nasal congestion appeared. The child was crying and restless, not interested in playing, but had a good appetite and was in good spirits. The severe period lasted for one night. The child had a fever but was not burning. They have had diarrhea for a week, and have been fed with a prescribed formula, rice soup, and rice porridge. Acupressure massage for the child has not been very effective.Doctor's answer:
Hello, if these symptoms appear, it is likely that the baby has a cold. This could be caused by factors such as inappropriate dressing and undressing of the baby, catching a cold when going out, or being exposed to cold air after playing and sweating. Alternatively, it could be due to an infection caused by the flu. You can use antiviral medications like children's paracetamol and phenylephrine granules, combined with cough relief treatments, to control the condition. Make sure the baby drinks plenty of fluids and maintain proper warmth.