Question
My 2-month-old baby has a stuffy nose, runny nose, cough, and hasn’t gotten better yet, and now they have diarrhea. Can they still take medicine? It’s been half a month since they caught a cold, and I want to know what medicine works best and how to treat and prevent it.
Answer
This is what traditional Chinese medicine refers to as catching the cold due to external wind and cold evil. Sore throat, phlegm that’s hard to cough up, and a stuffy nose are all common symptoms of a cold. Treatment should focus on dispelling wind and resolving the exterior. It’s not recommended to use patent medicines; instead, consider taking locally prescribed Chinese herbs. Currently, it’s suggested to have a light diet, drink plenty of water, which can be helpful.