Question

A one-year-old baby has caught a cold due to weather changes and now has severe coughing symptoms. As a parent, I am very worried and would like to ask how to deal with this situation.

Answer

For a one-year-old, the treatment of cold and cough mainly focuses on symptom relief. Since the liver and kidney functions of babies at this age are not fully developed, it is important to choose medication specifically designed for children, such as antiviral oral liquids, pediatric fever and pain relievers, and pediatric lung-cleansing syrup. If the cough appears after hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is usually also for symptom relief, but precautions should be taken to prevent possible bronchopneumonia.