Patient's question:
Baby is 2 months old and keeps hiccuping without a runny nose, is it a cold?Doctor's answer:
Based on the baby's condition, it may not necessarily be a cold. At two months old, babies have narrow nasal passages with delicate nasal mucosa, which makes them more sensitive to physical and chemical factors, as well as abnormal odors, leading to more pronounced reactions. This can result in the recurrence of hiccups. Newborn babies at two months have innate antibodies derived from their mothers, which generally reduces the likelihood of catching a common cold, so there is no need to worry too much.