Question
My baby has had a cold for nearly a month now, with coughing, nasal congestion, and runny nose. The symptoms were relieved after taking medicine, but they started to recur a few days after stopping the medication. What should I do for my baby’s nasal congestion and cough?
Answer
The course of a common cold typically lasts around one week. However, it could be due to the baby’s low sensitivity to the medication or inadequate care, which may lead to an extended illness. It is recommended to visit a regular hospital to determine if it is a bacterial or viral infection so that appropriate medication can be prescribed. In daily life, patients should maintain a balanced diet, engage in more aerobic exercises to strengthen their bodies, and keep a positive mood to enhance their constitution and speed up recovery.