Patient's question:
A few days ago, I took them out to play. After coming back, the next day they started having a runny nose. It looks like clear nasal discharge, but when wiped, it's very sticky. There's also white, sticky mucus inside their nose. They took Houtong for a whole day, but it didn't seem to have a significant effect. Today is already the fourth day, and they mostly don't run a fever at home, just a little when crying or when exposed to cold outside. They snore a bit when sleeping and seem to have difficulty breathing through their nose.What kind of help do they need: Is it a cold? What medicine should they take?
Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the baby has a runny nose, which should be due to catching a cold while playing outside or catching a cold. There is no good way to treat a cold, and it is mainly about symptomatic treatment.Now the baby is almost recovered. If it's just the symptoms, then you can continue taking cold medicine for one or two more days while paying attention to drinking more water and getting enough rest. When going outside, the weather has gotten colder, so make sure to dress warmer. At the same time, if the baby gets overheated while playing, be careful not to let them get chilled.
Wishing you health and happiness.