Patient's question:
Doctor, my baby just turned 30 days old, and she's not feeling well now, with a cold and cough. Also, when she coughs, she has phlegm, and she cries all day. During her nap, she only has a stuffy nose. Hello doctor, what should I do in this situation? Should I give her medicine?Doctor's answer:
If the child's cough is quite noticeable, it is likely due to a respiratory infection caused by bacterial or viral infections during the cold period, when their immune system is weakened. Since the baby is still very young, if not treated actively, it may develop into pneumonia. Therefore, it is necessary to go to a regular hospital's neonatal department promptly. After the doctor identifies the cause, follow the doctor's advice for treatment. Hospitalization may be recommended if necessary. During this period, pay attention to keeping warm, and if breastfeeding, the mother's diet should be much lighter.