Question
What’s causing my baby’s cold, fever, and nosebleed?
Answer
A cold, also known as upper respiratory infection, is a general term for acute inflammation of the nasal cavity, pharynx, or larynx, and is one of the most common acute respiratory diseases. Generally, a baby’s cold, fever, and nosebleed may be caused by heat. However, for an accurate diagnosis, a routine blood test is necessary to check for any abnormalities in platelet counts. If no abnormalities are found, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered to treat the cold and clear heat and relieve fire. At the same time, precautions should be taken to avoid the baby catching a cold to prevent the symptoms from worsening.