Patient's question:
Five days ago, the child started to have a hoarse throat. Two days later, coughing with phlegm and nasal congestion developed. The child has been crying and playing less, but still has a good appetite and is in relatively good spirits. The severe period lasted for one night. The child has a fever but is not burning up. They have had diarrhea for a week, and have been fed with formula, rice porridge, and rice powder. Acupressure massage for the child has not been very effective.Doctor's answer:
Hello, if these symptoms appear, it is likely that the little baby has a cold. This could be caused by factors such as inappropriate dressing and undressing of the baby, catching a cold when going out, or being exposed to cold wind after playing and sweating a lot. Alternatively, it could be due to an infection caused by the flu. You can give the baby antiviral medications like pediatric paracetamol and phenylephrine granules, combined with cough-relieving treatments to control the condition. Make sure to drink plenty of water and provide warm care.