Question
What medication should I give a four-month-old baby who has a runny nose and diarrhea?
Answer
A four-month-old baby with a runny nose is likely suffering from a cold, which is causing this symptom. After catching a cold, the nasal mucosa becomes congested and leads to runny nose. It is necessary to administer antiviral medication promptly. At this age, the baby can take antiviral medication. First, confirm that the baby is not consuming any other food besides breast milk. If this is the case, it might be due to heat stroke. Sometimes, the baby may ingest something unclean or, while playing, may not pay attention to putting leaves, soil, etc., into their mouth, which could lead to diarrhea. On days with temperatures of 25 degrees, you can take the child outside when there is sunlight. There is no need to keep the child at home for this reason. When going out, you can open the windows for ventilation.