Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. My baby is already six months old. The child is sick now, with a runny nose and coughing. They don't sleep well at night and always cry. Sometimes they breathe with a rattling sound, and their throat is a little red. They also have poor digestion. A six-month-old baby with a cough and runny nose.Doctor's answer:
Coughing and runny nose in babies are usually symptoms of a cold. When a 6-month-old baby has a cold with coughing and runny nose, parents should pay attention to caring for the baby's nasal cavity. Drinking more water for the baby and using a towel soaked in hot water to warm the baby's nose can effectively relieve the runny nose caused by the cold. If the baby continuously has a yellow runny nose, it is necessary for a doctor to prescribe antibiotics. For left ear congestion, lie on the right side; for right nasal congestion, lie on the left side. Use both fingers to pinch and massage the bilateral Yingsxi points for 1–2 minutes to relieve nasal congestion.