Question
My 2-month-old baby has a stuffy nose, runny nose, cough, and hasn’t improved (is on medication) yet, and now they have diarrhea. Can they still take medicine? It’s been half a month since they got the cold, and I want to know what medicine works best and how to treat and prevent it.
Answer
This situation may require considering whether the baby has been infected with wind-cold, leading to cold symptoms such as sore throat, cough, phlegm, and nasal congestion. Treatment should focus on dispelling wind and clearing the exterior. It is recommended to avoid using traditional Chinese patent medicines and to consult a local Chinese medicine practitioner for an appropriate herbal prescription. Currently, you can encourage the baby to drink more water and maintain a light diet. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish your baby a speedy recovery!