Question
A five-month-and-21-day-old baby is experiencing nasal congestion along with yellow thick mucus. This condition occurred after the baby recovered from a fever, with the mucus sometimes appearing yellow. How should one handle a newborn’s nasal congestion accompanied by yellow thick mucus?
Answer
This condition is attributed to a cold. During a cold, a baby’s immunity is relatively low, and vaccination during this period may lead to virus recurrence. It is recommended to undergo a routine blood test as soon as possible and receive anti-infection treatment in conjunction with medication. Vaccination should only be considered after the cold has healed. In daily life, it is important to eat a light diet, avoid greasy and spicy foods that are difficult to digest, drink plenty of warm water, and consider honey water. At the same time, add clothing appropriately, keep the indoor air circulating, arrange for a reasonable schedule, avoid staying up late, and supplement vitamin C in moderation to enhance immunity.