Question
How to handle the nasal congestion symptoms in a two-month-old baby due to a cold?
Answer
The symptoms of a baby’s cold can vary from individual to individual. Generally, for babies under 6 months old, even if they have a cold, the symptoms are not severe, and the body temperature usually does not exceed 38.5°C. The main symptoms include runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. Older babies may exhibit more pronounced systemic symptoms, such as acute onset, high fever, coughing, and decreased appetite. If the body temperature is too high, it may trigger febrile seizures, so temperature control is necessary. The course of a cold usually lasts 3-7 days, during which parents should carefully care for the baby and observe changes in the condition. If symptoms worsen, it is important to rule out other diseases or bacterial infections. A word of caution: During the early and late seasons of summer, babies may suffer from diseases similar to colds, such as herpangina and pharyngeal conjunctivitis. These diseases have an acute onset and a longer course, making misdiagnosis easy.