Patient's question:
A 2-month-old baby with a cold has clear nasal discharge and coughs, with each cough occurring some time after breastfeeding. They cough more in the morning and evening, and during the day, they cough a few times after feeding. After taking cough medicine for several days, there has been no improvement, and it might be pneumonia. However, after the doctor listened with a stethoscope, they said there was no pneumonia.Doctor's answer:
The two-month-old baby has again developed a runny nose and cough, but lung percussion shows no abnormalities, suggesting it is likely caused by an upper respiratory infection, primarily due to a viral infection. Oral medications such as pediatric paracetamol and chuanxindan granules, pediatric throat clearing granules, and antiviral oral liquid can be given to relieve symptoms. Pay attention to keeping the child warm and monitor their temperature regularly. Antihistamines and cough suppressants can also be taken for symptomatic treatment.