Question
A baby approximately two months and ten days old experienced occasional coughing and nasal congestion for the first time today during the day. His mother is currently suffering from a cold and has taken preventive measures, but the baby may still have been infected. After waking up, the baby intermittently cried, accompanied by nasal congestion and a slight rise in body temperature, which was about 37.5°C.
Answer
This condition may be due to the baby being infected with the common cold virus. Even if the mother has taken preventive measures, the virus can still be transmitted to the baby through the respiratory tract. The baby’s crying and nasal congestion may be symptoms of a fever. Currently, it is recommended to give the baby oral amoxicillin and acetaminophen to treat the symptoms and to ensure that the baby stays warm. If the temperature exceeds 38°C, fever-reducing medication should be given. Since fever can make the baby uncomfortable, crying may be due to discomfort caused by fever.