Patient's question:
Medical Description: Someone at home has a cold and cough, and it seems the baby has been infected as well, showing symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and coughing. After observing for a day, there is no fever. She is only four months old, so how could she get infected? I thought newborns have immunity passed from the mother for the first six months. She is too young, and we dare not give her medication, but hearing her cough makes us very anxious.Previous Treatment and Effect: She previously had eczema, which has improved significantly now.
Help Needed: I don’t know if it’s okay to skip medication. If she needs medication, what kind can she take?
Doctor's answer:
Hello! The child currently only has mild respiratory discomfort symptoms and does not need medication. Exercising the child's immunity is better. It is best not to take medication to allow the body to rely on its own immunity, which will activate the immune system to fight off cold viruses. In the future, the child will develop some immunity to colds. It is recommended to adopt pediatric fluid therapy and back massage to recover. You can give him some Niuhuang Snake Gland Fritillaria Fluid, plus Ribavirin or Antiviral Oral Liquid, and add some Pediatric Rapid-acting Cold Effervescent Tablets. During this time, drink more water and you can give him some fresh fruit and vegetable juice. If breastfeeding, the mother should avoid spicy and irritating foods.