Question
My 1-year-8-month-old baby has had a runny nose and a stuffy nose for 3 days now, with the clear mucus turning to thick mucus. We’ve been giving her children’s paracetamol yellow amantadine granules for 3 days, but the symptoms haven’t stopped. She’s not running a fever, coughs occasionally, and has hiccups. The area below her nose is red. Is this because her nostrils are dissipating heat?
Answer
Based on your description, it could be acute rhinitis caused by a viral infection, which might be accompanied by recurrent fever. It’s recommended to drink plenty of water and get adequate rest. If the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, you may not need to use fever-reducing medication. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish your baby a speedy recovery!