Patient's question:
The child was born only a few days ago, and recently, for some reason, they keep scratching their ears. I was wondering, what could be the reason for the baby having a runny nose in the morning and being okay during the day?Doctor's answer:
Hello, generally speaking, the early stage of a cold is caused by a viral infection. You can first give the baby some children's cold medicine powder and ribavirin granules. Make sure the baby drinks plenty of water. If there is coughing with phlegm, you can then add anti-inflammatory medications such as Zanamivir or Cefixime granules. Pay attention to the baby's condition. If the illness worsens, it is best to take them to the hospital. In terms of treatment, they should take anti-inflammatory drugs such as Amoxicillin or Azithromycin, as well as antiviral medications like Amantadine or Ribavirin. At the same time, they can also take some traditional Chinese medicine formulations for clearing heat and detoxifying, such as Yinhuang granules. It is also recommended to use some throat-soothing lozenges like Jinzongzi lozenges or Xigua Shuang lozenges concurrently.