Question
An eight-month-old baby caught a cold yesterday, and she started to have a stuffy nose last night when she was sleeping. Today, we’ve tried medication but it hasn’t worked. She woke up again shortly after falling asleep due to the nasal congestion. Are there any methods that can quickly relieve her congestion? I heard that drinking scallion and ginger water can help. Can an eight-month-old baby drink it?
Answer
Based on the described situation, it is not recommended to give the child scallion and ginger water to relieve nasal congestion. The main focus should be on providing proper warmth measures, ensuring the child stays warm, and as the child’s body temperature recovers, the nasal congestion symptoms will gradually improve. At the same time, encouraging the child to drink more water and using a humidifier indoors to increase humidity may be helpful.