Question
My two-month-old baby has had a bit of nasal congestion and a whistling sound for the past two days, along with chills. Sometimes, there’s watery nasal discharge. The appetite is still good, and the spirit is no different from before. Could this be a cold?
Answer
The issue described is not serious; the baby might just have a slight cold. However, it is generally not recommended to administer medication to young children. You can give the baby some warm water to drink, take a warm bath daily, maintain a certain level of humidity in the room, apply a damp towel to the nostrils to keep the nasal passages moist, and if there are crusts, use a small cotton swab or soft cloth dipped in warm water to gently remove them. It is suggested that if the congestion and runny nose are severe, oral pediatric cold granules and antiviral granules should be taken! Encourage the baby to drink more water! Pay attention to staying warm!