Patient's question:
My baby has been sick for eleven months. Recently, he had a cold and fever and took cold medicine, which made him better. But starting yesterday, he began coughing and sneezing, and his eyes looked like they had been crying, with tears only. Now he doesn't have a high fever, and his appetite is also quite normal. Since he is only sneezing, we haven't taken him to the hospital.What kind of assistance is needed: What could be the reason for my baby sneezing and having tears only after his cold has improved?
Doctor's answer:
Generally, if a small baby has a runny nose for about two months, it may develop into chronic rhinitis. If the baby is not breathing through the mouth at night, it means the condition is not yet severe. You can use saline to appropriately clean the baby's nasal passages, which may help alleviate the symptoms and provide some relief. Alternatively, applying a bit of sesame oil can also be effective. However, if the condition is more serious, it may be necessary to use traditional Chinese medicine.It is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for a check-up and try to avoid letting the condition persist for more than a month. The sooner it improves, the better, to prevent it from turning into chronic rhinitis.
The above advice is for the question "Baby has a runny nose and watery eyes." I hope it is helpful to you. Wishing you good health!