Question
My three-month-old baby, because her grandmother dressed her too lightly the other afternoon, I gave her a hot bath right away that evening. I used raw ginger to apply a cold compress to her feet and then used a warm towel to roast her fontanelle until it was not too hot and applied it. Last night, I also applied raw ginger to her feet. However, I feel like she has a little cough. She is breastfed exclusively. What should I do? Do I need to give her medicine? Since she has a cleft palate, I’m afraid she might cough up pneumonia. Her mental state is good; she can breastfeed and laugh when entertained.
Answer
A three-month-old baby experiencing a mild cough after dressing too lightly is likely due to respiratory infection. You can start with coolness-relieving, detoxifying, antiviral medicine, anti-inflammatory granules, and lung strength cough syrup to clear the lungs. Drink plenty of water, feed her less milk (as respiratory infections often accompany indigestion), and observe closely. If the symptoms do not improve, you should seek a pediatric consultation at the hospital. A routine blood test with elevated white blood cells indicates bacterial infection, and you may need to take antibiotics to suppress the infection.