How to deal with a 4-month-old baby's stuffy nose and runny nose

Patient's question:

Main symptoms: Description of the condition
On May 15th, the baby started experiencing six nose runs and hiccups. At night, when changing diapers, if the baby had a stuffy nose, they wouldn’t eat.
On May 16th, the baby had a runny nose and stuffy nose but started eating well. However, they still had a cough and hiccups. Before the baby’s nap, some sesame oil was applied to their nose mucus, and the stuffy nose improved.
On May 17th, the baby had a runny nose but no stuffy nose, but the cough persisted, with occasional hiccups.
Is the baby’s cough due to inflammation? Should they go to the hospital? Currently, the baby’s parents are hesitant to go to the hospital.
Test results: Normal
Previous treatment history and effectiveness: None
Any assistance needed: What methods or medications can help? Can boiling white radish water clear the lungs?

Doctor's answer:

Due to the unpredictable weather with sudden temperature fluctuations, it's easy to catch a fever, and the flu is quite prevalent. Therefore, your child's condition could be bacterial or viral influenza. You can give your child antibiotics such as Cefixime Granules, combined with Xinqin Granules and Feirao Qingre Granules. If the temperature is below 38.5°C, you can also take Nimesulide Granules to reduce fever.
In this case, it is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine decoctions for treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine has significant advantages because it is effective against both bacteria and viruses (while Western medicine is effective against bacterial infections but not as effective against viral infections). Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine does not have the issue of drug resistance, so the treatment is much more effective.