Question
A four-and-a-half-month-old baby has a cold with cough, runny nose, phlegm in the throat, teary eyes, and irregular bowel movements. The baby has poor sleep at night and cries during naps. The condition has persisted for about three days. The baby’s grandmother had a fever and took her to the hospital once, after which she also started to have a runny nose and cough. What were the past treatment methods and their effects? The baby ate some… the night before yesterday.
Answer
Babies with low immunity, especially those fed artificially, are prone to secondary respiratory infections, such as colds. Based on the baby’s symptoms, this is a typical viral cold. Treatment suggestions: The treatment for the common cold should mainly focus on symptomatic treatment. The currently prescribed medication can effectively control fever, cephalosporin drugs help prevent secondary infections, and chlorphenamine can alleviate respiratory discomfort in children. Bamboo decoction helps to clear the lungs. Considering the viral nature of the common cold, ribavirin antiviral treatment should be added. Generally, the treatment process for the common cold takes about a week. If there is no significant improvement in symptoms after three days of medication, or if there are symptoms of worsening fever, it is advisable to seek medical attention for intravenous treatment.