Question
The weather has been heating up recently, and we turn on the air conditioner every night. My baby might have caught a cold due to the cool air, and they have some nasal congestion. Since they are so young, I am hesitant to give them any medicine randomly. However, the child is not sleeping well due to the congestion and keeps crying and fussing. I would like to know about the treatment methods for baby nasal congestion. What kind of help am I looking for? What medicine should a baby take for nasal congestion?
Answer
A baby’s runny nose and sneezing might be caused by cold air, such as when they have a runny nose or nasal congestion in the morning, which is often due to allergies; this type of mucus is usually clear. However, runny nose can also be caused by a common cold, and if the mucus is yellow, it may indicate a viral infection. For a common cold, you can give them some cold medicine or Platycodon grandiflorus syrup, and also supplement some vitamin C. There is no specific medicine for the common cold, so it’s best to consult a doctor.