Patient's question:
My baby just turned one year old this year. Recently, while playing outside with his grandmother, he accidentally caught a cold. I want to give him medicine, but I don't know which medicine is most effective, and I'm afraid he might get sick from taking the wrong medicine. What medicine should I give a baby with a cold?Doctor's answer:
Your child is quite young, so don't give them medicine randomly. They should go to the hospital for a check-up to see if they have a cold. If it is a cold, it is usually a viral infection and a self-limiting illness. Drinking more water can often help it improve naturally. However, if it is a severe cold, they may need cold medicine treatment. But sometimes it may be a bacterial infection, in which case a blood test may be needed to check for white blood cell count. If there is a decrease in white blood cells, additional anti-inflammatory treatment may be required!