During a fever, children most need to replenish fluids rather than food.
Wind-cold cold is caused by catching a cold due to wind and chill, and it occurs more frequently in autumn and winter. It is recommended to use the traditional Chinese medicine formula ‘Jing Fang Bai Du San’ for treatment. Encourage the baby to drink plenty of water.
A baby frequently coughing and sneezing may be due to poor immunity and exposure to cold, leading to an upper respiratory infection. It is recommended to maintain a calm attitude, feed appropriately, actively prevent and treat underlying diseases such as rickets, anemia, and malnutrition, strengthen the baby’s physical fitness, enhance resistance, adjust clothing according to temperature changes, prevent catching colds, avoid crowded public places during seasons prone to fever, and seek medical consultation at a regular hospital when the child feels unwell. Conduct relevant examinations, make an accurate diagnosis, and implement treatment based on the specific cause of the condition to avoid misdiagnosis of the illness.
When a baby’s cold causes severe runny nose and cough, antiviral and anti-inflammatory medications should be taken, and attention should be paid to maintaining a balanced diet, regular sleep schedule, actively participating in physical exercise, regulating mental and physical health, and maintaining personal hygiene to promote recovery.
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The baby had a fever, diarrhea, and was listless. After medication, the symptoms improved, but it is still necessary to avoid spicy, cold, and greasy foods to promote recovery.
The child is two months old and has a lot of phlegm and a persistent cough, which might be due to lung heat. It is recommended to use pediatric lung heat cough syrup for treatment, and to pay attention to cold prevention and diet.
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