Patient's question:
The weather has been very hot recently, and we've been running the air conditioner at home. As a result, the baby accidentally caught a cold and has been running a stuffy nose. What should I do if the baby gets a cold and runs a stuffy nose in the summer?Doctor's answer:
The baby has a cold in the summer with a runny nose. Parents can use ginger and brown sugar to boil water for the child to drink, which can reduce swelling, alleviate symptoms, dispel cold and remove dampness. When the symptoms are severe, parents can give the child medication for treatment, which can eliminate inflammation and suppress infection. The specific dosage can be referred to in the drug instructions. Patients should develop a regular life routine, persist in treatment, and maintain a light diet with aerobic exercises to enhance their immunity and reduce the risk of getting sick.