Question

A 2.5-month-old baby has recently started to excrete eye mucus from the left eye, along with symptoms of nasal congestion and coughing, but these have improved. This is the first time such a situation has occurred. When crying, there are no tears in the right eye, but tears in the left eye. Feeding, defecation, and bowel movements are all normal. Parents are asking about the possible cause of this condition and whether drinking cold tea can resolve it.

Answer

The eye mucus in the baby’s left eye may be due to an upper respiratory infection or another infection. Drinking cold tea may help alleviate symptoms but is not a method for treating the root cause. It is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine such as Isatis Root Decoction, Yin Chiao Cough Syrup, or Antelope Antidote Pill for treatment. If the baby develops a fever again, it usually takes 7-10 days to heal naturally. It is advised that parents ensure the baby gets plenty of rest and drinks more water during this period.