Question
What should I do if my baby has a cough and runny nose? The past two days, the baby’s body temperature was slightly high and he felt a bit uncomfortable. After taking the medicine, his body temperature returned to normal, but now the cough and runny nose have worsened, especially in the morning when he coughs more severely. I am very worried and don’t know what to do. Thank you for your help in clarifying this. I have had similar symptoms before, and they improved after taking medicine, but this time the medicine prescribed by the doctor before taking it has no effect, and I don’t know what to do.
Answer
Hello, whether you need to go to the hospital or just take some medicine to get better depends on the situation. Based on your description, your baby’s symptoms may be caused by inflammation, which is very common in infants and toddlers with low resistance. I suggest you take your baby to the hospital as soon as possible for an appropriate diagnosis and treatment. In terms of care, you should pay attention to keeping the baby warm, adjusting clothing appropriately, avoiding excessive contact with people to prevent infection. At the same time, maintain indoor temperature and ventilation, making adjustments from multiple aspects to help the baby recover health as soon as possible.