Question
My baby started sneezing and had a runny nose yesterday morning, and the situation is still the same today. There’s a constant flow of mucus and tears, along with a stuffy nose. The baby is in good spirits and there are no other symptoms. The doctor prescribed Amoxicillin pseudoephedrine dispersible tablets (three), but I remember reading somewhere that children shouldn’t take this medication. Does anyone know about this situation?
Answer
If your baby has a recurrence of a runny nose, it’s usually due to a cold. For this condition, we can use mugwort or perilla leaves to give the baby a bath. The specific method is to put mugwort or perilla leaves in the bathtub, then pour boiling water over them. Place the baby above the basin so that the steam from the medicine water first steams the baby. Wait until the water temperature is suitable before putting the baby’s feet in for immersion.