Patient's question:
Baby is 4 months old, exclusively breastfed for half a month. About 1 week ago, she caught a cold and didn't drink much, but she has basically recovered. However, whenever the weather changes slightly, she starts sniffling. How to deal with a 4-month-old baby with a cold and cough?Doctor's answer:
The patient's condition may be due to a respiratory discomfort caused by an infection, in addition to inflammation stimulation, which leads to the symptom of coughing. Generally, if a child has a cold, it will often result in the symptom of coughing in Western medicine. It is usually necessary to use cough suppressants, anti-inflammatory drugs, and control the infection. If it doesn't work, the child may need to be hospitalized for intravenous fluids. It is recommended that the patient keep the room well-ventilated. Pay close attention to the child's vomiting fluid color and the sound of coughing. Be mindful of changing wet clothes promptly to prevent them from getting sweaty.