Question
There’s someone in the family with a cold and cough, and it seems like the baby has been infected too, showing symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, and coughing. After a day of observation, there hasn’t been a fever. She is only four months old. How could she have been infected? Isn’t it said that newborns have immunity transferred from the mother for the first six months? She’s so young; we’re not daring to give her any medication. But it’s so distressing to hear her cough; we’re very anxious. Previous treatment and effects: She had eczema before, but it has improved a lot now. What kind of help do we need? I don’t know if it’s okay not to take any medicine. If we do take medicine, what kind can she take?
Answer
The child currently has only mild respiratory discomfort symptoms and does not need medication. Building up the child’s immunity is better. It’s best not to take medicine and let the body’s immune system work on its own to fight off the cold virus. This way, the child will develop immunity against colds in the future. It is recommended to use pediatric liquid therapy and back massage for recovery. You can give her some Huangcalan Sheganyuan Chuanbei Liquid, along with Ribavirin or antiviral oral liquid, plus some pediatric quick-acting cold syrup. During this time, make sure she drinks plenty of water, and you can give her fresh fruit and vegetable juices. If she is breastfed, the mother should avoid spicy and irritating foods.