Question
A six-month-old baby has a high blood count in the blood test, but there is no fever, accompanied by symptoms of runny nose and cough. How should it be handled?
Answer
Hello, the baby may have a runny nose due to exposure to cold air, especially in the morning when the baby has a runny nose or nasal congestion. This is usually caused by allergies. The mucus is usually clear, but if it’s caused by a cold, there may also be a runny nose. If the discharge is yellowish, it may indicate a viral infection. For common colds, it is recommended to give the baby medicine such as Sangju Cold Tablets, Children’s Cold Syrup, Platycodon Root Decoction, Yin Chiao Cough Relief, Liu Shen Wan, and Vitamin C.