Patient's question:
The child was born only a few days ago, and recently, for some reason, they have been scratching their ears frequently. How should I treat a baby's stuffy nose and cough?Doctor's answer:
This situation may be caused by rhinitis. Rhinitis is primarily an inflammation of the nasal mucosa and submucosal tissues caused by infection. Common symptoms include nasal congestion, clear nasal discharge, nasal itching, throat discomfort, and coughing. When inflammation occurs inside the nose, leading to a large amount of nasal discharge, it can turn yellow due to infection. This discharge passing through the throat can cause coughing, and in cases of excessive discharge, it may lead to nosebleeds. General treatment includes oral medications such as Claritin and Chlorpheniramine. For chronic rhinitis, Huo Dan Wan can be taken. It is recommended to maintain a light diet.