Question
I’ve recently noticed that my baby is snoring during sleep, and the sound is quite loud at times. It’s currently the teething period for my baby, and the cold has lasted for over a week now, with symptoms like coughing, nasal congestion, and runny nose. I’ve given my baby paracetamol syrup, ribavirin granules, and pseudoephedrine drops for children. After the symptoms of the cold improved significantly, I stopped giving the medicine. However, there are still occasional clear runny nose and coughing. My baby is eating and sleeping well and in good spirits. I want to know if the snoring is related to the unresolved cold, and whether I need to continue giving my baby medication? I’m seeking assistance urgently, thank you.
Answer
Your child has been experiencing snoring during sleep recently. It is recommended to have your child sleep on their side, take appropriate calcium supplements, maintain a balanced diet to avoid protein deficiency, and consider using lozenges for the throat and Qingkailing for treatment. If symptoms improve, calcium supplements can be considered. Such symptoms might be due to phlegm in the throat or underdeveloped laryngeal cartilage, and should be treated promptly. These suggestions are for your reference, and wish your baby a healthy life!