Question
The 5-month-old girl baby has been constantly coughing lately, with dry coughs that lead to vomiting. She hasn’t had any new solid foods and is breastfed. The baby has had a cold recently, taking Aicang, with abnormal stools that look like soap bubbles. I also fed her Simida.
Answer
Hello, if the baby is coughing with phlegm and has a runny nose, it is likely due to bronchitis caused by a cold. You can apply pediatric cough syrup, Beisuoping, in combination with azithromycin or amoxicillin for antibacterial treatment. You can also give the baby some sugar-cane pear juice or Chuanbei braised pear soup to help relieve coughs with phlegm. Remember to ensure the baby drinks plenty of water, keep warm, and prevent catching a cold.