Question
The five-month-old baby has been coughing and has a clear runny nose for over a week, sometimes with thick phlegm, but the body temperature is normal, and eating and sleeping are not affected.
Answer
Based on your description, the baby may be suffering from a cold. It is recommended to give the baby plenty of water, avoid giving spicy and irritating foods. You can give general pediatric cold medications such as cold granules to improve symptoms. At the same time, you can give traditional Chinese medicine like Isatis root and Pteris ternata oral liquid as antiviral medications. I hope these suggestions can help your baby recover soon.