Patient's question:
Recently, with the weather getting colder, my daughter starts sneezing as soon as she gets up, and her nose immediately runs. Sometimes it improves after meals, but as soon as she goes out to play and comes back, her nose starts running again. The discharge is a bit white, like clear water. She hasn’t mentioned feeling uncomfortable anywhere, or that she’s cold or hot.What kind of help is needed: Should children with a runny nose take medicine?
Doctor's answer:
In this case, it is considered that the baby has caught a cold. For children with colds, it is generally necessary to see a doctor to diagnose whether the cold is caused by a viral or bacterial infection. A blood test can be performed to preliminarily determine whether the infection is viral or bacterial. This is mainly due to the cause of the cold. It is also necessary to consider the possibility of a viral cold. After active examination and confirmation, it is important to cooperate with the local doctor and actively use medication. The above is advice on the question "Should a child with a runny nose take medicine?", hoping it helps you. Wishing you good health!