Question
My baby is four months old and has a cold, with coughing and some fever at night and in the morning. The coughing is more severe at night, and it’s been almost two weeks. We’ve given her cold medicine, anti-inflammatory drugs, and cough syrup, but the effects are not obvious. What should we do when a four-month-old baby has a cold, cough, and runny nose?
Answer
Considering that the baby may have caught a cold after being exposed to cold weather, which is common in viral infections. The current symptoms may be related to the illness and medication. It is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of the common cold, which usually takes 5 to 7 days to see improvement. Different conditions require different treatment methods, and it is advisable to seek medical attention early for testing and treatment based on the cause of the illness.