Question
A five-and-a-half-month-old baby has a cold due to teething and is in good spirits with normal eating. Currently, the baby is coughing with phlegm. Are there suitable dietary remedies? Is it necessary to supplement calcium during the teething period, and how can teething discomfort be relieved? The baby coughs more at night than during the day. Are there any methods to alleviate coughing and help expel phlegm?
Answer
If the cold and cough have not yet fully recovered, it is advisable to avoid catching a chill to prevent symptoms from worsening. Based on the described situation, it is recommended to temporarily not take the baby swimming to prevent catching a chill. It is important to actively pursue anti-inflammatory treatment and appropriately supplement calcium and sun exposure. Additionally, during the treatment of pediatric coughs, in addition to timely treatment, the patient’s diet and psychological state are also particularly important. It is essential to maintain a cheerful mood, have a balanced diet, and avoid unnecessary disturbances to the recovery of the child’s cough.