Question
My baby is six and a half months old. A few days ago, they started coughing, accompanied by a phlegmy sound in their throat. Yesterday, I took them to the hospital for a check-up, where the doctor prescribed medication and performed nebulizer treatment. Today, the baby has started to run a nose. Should I take them back to the hospital? I’m not sure if the runny nose is a sign of worsening illness or a normal process of cold. Can I give them Bairen Granules?
Answer
A runny nose is one of the symptoms of a cold and should help the baby maintain cleanliness. Bairen Granules are a traditional Chinese medicine preparation used for antiviral purposes. Did the doctor perform a routine blood test during yesterday’s visit? Please continue to monitor your baby’s condition for one day, keep them hydrated with warm water, and administer the medication as instructed by the doctor. If the runny nose symptoms subside, it is recommended to bring the baby back to the hospital for a routine blood test and treatment based on the results.