Question
My baby, who is two months and ten days old, has a runny nose, coughs with phlegm, and has a bit of diarrhea. Can I give him/her water made from rock sugar and pears? The baby only had occasional coughs without phlegm two days ago. Yesterday, he/she started running a nose, coughing with phlegm, and the cough seems worse than before. I started giving medicine yesterday.
Answer
These symptoms could be indicative of pediatric upper respiratory tract infection, accompanied by gastrointestinal dysfunction. Avoid giving pear water, as it may help relieve coughing but could also cause vomiting. It is recommended to proceed with anti-inflammatory and antiviral treatments. Given the current season, it is likely that the common cold is caused by the influenza virus. Treatment should be based on antiviral therapy, combined with the use of azithromycin for better results. If the cough is severe, you can administer expectorant cough medicine such as juhong phlegm cough syrup. Use physical methods to lower fever when necessary and take fever-reducing medication if needed. Rest more and drink more water. These are the suggestions for the question ‘What’s going on with my two-month-old baby who has a runny nose, coughs with phlegm, and has diarrhea?’ I hope this helps you, and wish you all the best in your health!