Question
A few days ago, my child had a sore throat and cough with nasal inflammation. The nose has been stuffy and breathing is hot! I’ve been taking anti-inflammatory medicine for 2 days, and the cough has improved a bit. However, there’s still a slight cough, and the nose is stuffed up more severely! What’s going on?
Answer
Based on the situation you described, your baby’s cough, sore throat, and nasal inflammation may be due to an upper respiratory infection. Considering your child’s current condition, with the congestion relieved, it’s possible that it may still be caused by catching a cold. You can give your child some children’s paracetamol and antihistamine granules, use hot water vapor to steam the nose, and drink plenty of water.