Patient's question:
The weather has been very hot lately, and the air conditioner has been running in the house. As a result, the baby accidentally caught a cold and has been constantly running a runny nose. How can I relieve the baby's cold, cough, and runny nose?Doctor's answer:
Elevate the baby's head at night. It is best to let the baby drink warm water, warm milk, rice water, etc. You can also give the baby fresh juice, but prefer less irritating juices like apple juice and pear juice. Avoid citrus juices such as orange juice and grapefruit juice. If the baby has severe coughing, you can allow the baby to inhale steam; or hold the baby in a steamy bathroom for about 5 minutes. The moist air helps to assist the baby in clearing mucus from the lungs and relieving the cough. Alternatively, fill a hot water bag with hot water at about 40°C, wrap it with a thin towel, and then place it on the baby's back near the lungs to help expel cold more quickly.The patient needs to go to a standard, top-tier hospital as soon as possible for systematic and standardized examination based on their condition to receive targeted treatment and recover quickly.