Question
My child is 2 years and 3 months old, weighs 30 jin, and has a runny nose during her afternoon nap at night. She snores, but she’s fine during the day with no coughing or runny nose. It’s the first day, and we’re anxious because we’re planning to take her to the beach in two days. We’ve given her vitamin C, can she take anti-inflammatory oral liquid?
Answer
Based on your description of your baby’s condition, it is most common for acute upper respiratory tract infections caused by viral infections, which are generally self-limiting and last about a week. Treatment mainly focuses on symptomatic relief, and medication is not necessary at this time. After a cold, a child’s appetite often decreases, so you should provide light and easy-to-digest foods such as congee or noodles based on the child’s appetite and absorption ability. For breastfeeding children, you can temporarily increase the frequency of feeding. Encourage your child to drink more water to prevent dehydration. You can also offer many fruits or fruit juices rich in vitamin C.