Question
My baby has been coughing for the past two days. He drank some milk from his aunt, and her child had a cough with phlegm. Could my baby have caught it from her? What should I do? It’s not too serious, and we haven’t seen a doctor yet. I’m looking for any help: should we give him medicine?
Answer
In this situation, it’s still necessary to consider the possibility that it might be due to recent weather changes, viral infections, or allergies. First, measure the baby’s body temperature to see if there is a fever. If there is phlegm, it indicates inflammation in the respiratory tract. The body temperature usually won’t be too high. If the baby seems unwell and has a high fever, it’s advisable to take them to the hospital quickly to rule out the possibility of mycoplasma pneumonia. I hope this helps, and I wish your baby a speedy recovery.