Question
My three-month-old baby got a mild cough because her grandmother dressed her too lightly the other day in the afternoon. So, I immediately gave her a warm bath, applied ginger compresses to her feet, and used a hot towel to warm her fontanelle before applying it when it was not too hot. Last night, I also applied ginger compresses to her feet. But I feel like she has a bit of a cough. She is breastfed, so should I give her any medicine? I’m worried she might cough up pneumonia because she has a cleft palate. Her overall condition is good; she can eat milk and laughs when I play with her.
Answer
The baby’s mild cough after wearing too few clothes again is likely due to respiratory infection. You can initially take cooling and detoxifying antiviral medicine, anti-inflammatory granules, and pulmonary cough mixture to clear the lungs. Drink plenty of water, reduce the amount of milk you feed (as respiratory infections often accompany indigestion), and observe carefully. If the condition does not improve, it is necessary to visit a pediatrician at a hospital for re-examination. A routine blood test showing a high white blood cell count indicates bacterial infection, and antibiotics may need to be taken to suppress the infection.