What to Do When Your Baby Has a Runny Nose and Fever?

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What to Do When Your Baby Has a Runny Nose and Fever?

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Your baby’s condition is likely due to a common cold, which typically presents with symptoms like a stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, fever, and cough. Most common colds do not require hospitalization. I suggest giving your baby a light, warm, and easy-to-digest diet, taking precautions against the cold. You can treat the symptoms with over-the-counter medications like children’s paracetamol and chlorphenamine granules, ribavirin granules, and amoxicillin granules. If the fever exceeds 38 degrees Celsius, you should administer antipyretic medication. Ensure your baby drinks plenty of water. If there is improvement, hospitalization may not be necessary. Wishing your baby a healthy growth!