Question
My baby is eleven months old. After having a fever from a cold and taking cold medicine, they have improved, but since the other day, they have started to cough, have a runny nose, and their eyes keep watering like they are crying. They are not running a high fever and their appetite is still normal. They have only been sneezing, so we haven’t seen a doctor yet. What assistance is needed: Why does my baby still have a runny nose and tears in their eyes after the cold has improved?
Answer
Often infants with runny noses for more than two months may develop chronic rhinitis. If your baby doesn’t breathe through his mouth at night, it’s a sign that the condition isn’t too serious. Moderation can be achieved by gently rubbing baby’s nostrils with salt water or sesame oil to dry them out. However, if the symptoms are severe, herbal treatment may be needed. It is recommended to take your baby to the hospital as soon as possible and try to avoid the symptoms lasting for more than a month to promote a quick recovery and avoid the transformation into chronic rhinitis. The above is the “baby runny nose and watery eyes” problem advice, hope it can help you, wish your baby healthy!