Question
My baby is coughing and has a runny nose, and she always sweats during her nap. What should I do? Previous treatment and effectiveness: I took her to the hospital and was prescribed pediatric cold granules. Desired assistance: Please help me understand what’s going on.
Answer
It’s quite common for babies to sweat during deep sleep. In fact, a significant number of children experience physiological hyperhidrosis. It often occurs on the head and neck, typically within half an hour of falling asleep, and usually stops sweating about an hour later. If excessive sweating occurs, you can take Xuehan Ting (a medicine to stop sweating) and take some herbal supplements. If the baby particularly loves sweating, consider that it might be due to physical weakness and internal heat, and you can try taking Lactic Acid Iron Oral Solution and Gluconate Calcium Oral Solution for a period of time.