Patient's question:
Recently the weather has been very hot, and we've been running the air conditioner at home all the time. As a result, the baby accidentally caught a cold and has been constantly running a nose. I was wondering what to do about the baby's cold, cough, and runny nose?Doctor's answer:
For this illness, it takes time for the baby to recover. If there's no improvement after another day of treatment tomorrow, it's recommended to go to the hospital for prenatal check-ups and related blood tests and chlamydia tests. It's better to have a targeted treatment after a clear diagnosis. During the illness, the baby should be given more warm boiled water, but not too much at a time, just plain water. Small babies are not suitable for drinking drinks, and it's also not recommended to make them yourself, as it's difficult to control the concentration and it may backfire. The patient needs to go to a regular tertiary hospital for systematic and standardized tests as soon as possible according to their specific condition to achieve targeted treatment and recover quickly.