Question
What should I do if my two-month-old baby has a cold?
Answer
Cold symptoms can vary, including nasal congestion, coughing, runny nose, or fever. Different symptoms require different treatment methods, and treatment should be tailored to the specific symptoms. Infants may exhibit different signs of illness compared to adults, such as not eating, not crying, not increasing body temperature, or not gaining weight. They may seem very quiet but could already have been infected for some time. Newborns can experience rapid disease outbreaks but may recover slowly, requiring time for gradual treatment. Generally, it takes about two weeks, but for severe cases, it may take up to three weeks or even longer.