Question
The weather has been very hot lately, and our home has been running the air conditioning non-stop. Unfortunately, our baby accidentally caught a cold and has been constantly sneezing. How can we alleviate the baby’s cold, runny nose, and cough?
Answer
You can give the baby some symptomatic medication, ensure plenty of hydration, and closely monitor the condition. After stopping the medication, black stools might be a side effect of traditional Chinese medicine, indicating that the baby might have a gastrointestinal type of cold. It is recommended to administer symptomatic medication, digestive aids, and develop good habits such as regular work and rest (routines), light diet, and regular aerobic exercise to enhance immunity and reduce the risk of illness.