Question
Babies cry after only ten minutes of their afternoon nap, and no amount of soothing seems to work, whether it’s during the day or at night. What could be the reason, as they’ve been a bit coughing and running a nose these days?
Answer
This situation could be considered a possibility of acute upper respiratory infection. After falling asleep, the congestion of the nasal mucosa may affect lung ventilation, making it easy for them to cry. It is recommended to prevent anxiety and tension, and to visit a regular pediatrician at a hospital as soon as possible for a detailed physical examination. Blood tests and C-reactive protein tests can be conducted to determine if antibiotic treatment is needed. In the meantime, you can consider giving children’s paracetamol and chlorpheniramine granules orally for symptomatic relief.