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 having a runny nose. What should I do about the baby's cold, cough, and runny nose?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, a one-year-old baby with a cold, cough, and runny nose needs active medication treatment. It is also important to pay attention to drinking more plain water during the day. Generally, it will get better within 5-7 days. If it doesn't improve, you should go to the hospital for intravenous treatment. I don't advise you to worry. The patient should develop good daily habits, maintain a regular schedule, avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, and increase physical exercise to enhance the immune system and prevent recurrence of the illness.