Question
My baby is eight and a half months old. Two days ago, he started coughing, and today the coughing is quite severe. He’s coughing up phlegm and has a runny nose. What should I do?
Answer
The baby is experiencing a cough with phlegm and a runny nose without a fever, which suggests a respiratory infection. You can administer children’s pseudoephedrine drops and Ba Qie Ning granules for treatment. It is not recommended to take ceftriaxone without undergoing a routine blood test to confirm bacterial infection. The above suggestions are for the question, “My baby is eight and a half months old. He started coughing two days ago, and today the coughing is quite severe.” I hope this helps and wish you health!