Question
How long has the 5-month-old baby with spleen and stomach deficiency had a cold and cough, and what medication should be used?
Answer
Based on your description, the baby’s symptoms are due to a cold. Here are some recommended measures:
- Increase nutrition and supplement vitamins and trace elements.
- Provide the baby with easily digestible and absorbable foods.
- You can give the baby the traditional Chinese medicine “Cold Clearing Granules” for opsonize. Please note that you should not give the baby antibiotics or cold medications on their own. If the baby has a fever, you can administer fever-reducing medication, but it must be done under a doctor’s guidance. If the baby’s condition does not improve, it is advisable to take the baby to the hospital for intravenous treatment.