The baby has had a runny nose and cough for a week without improvement. How should it be handled?

A runny nose and cough in babies may be caused by upper respiratory infections due to the common cold. You can take both cold and cough granules and antiviral oral liquid simultaneously. It is recommended to drink plenty of water, maintain smooth bowel movements, and administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication for treatment.

Offering advice on how to manage a baby’s runny nose at a few months old

A 7-month-old baby has been taking Amoxicillin and Paracetamol for a runny nose but has not seen any improvement. Symptoms include clear mucus, thick yellow mucus, coughing, and hoarseness. The baby has also taken Yan Zhi An but there has been no improvement. Asking whether medication should be changed and for suggestions.

The baby has a runny nose with no other symptoms. How should parents handle this situation? What about medication?

A runny nose in babies could be due to allergic rhinitis, and it is recommended to treat with loratadine tablets. In severe cases, desensitization therapy may be considered. It is also advised to visit a regular hospital for a check-up to determine the cause and receive professional treatment.

A 2-month-old female infant was diagnosed with pneumonia and admitted for treatment. During urine tests, it was found that alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was 112, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) was 117, and unconjugated bilirubin (IBIL) was 21. The infant received 6 days of pneumonia treatment and oral medication ‘Mene’ for liver treatment in the hospital. However, during the re-examination on the 20th, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) rose to 318, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) to 392, total bilirubin (TBIL) to 42, and unconjugated bilirubin (IBIL) to 24. Inquire about the current liver function status of the infant and the possible causes.

The causes of a baby’s cough and treatment methods

Ask for solutions and preventive measures for a one-month-old baby’s stomach bloating.

The child has a stuffy nose in the morning, improves during the day, coughs at night, worsens in the morning with a runny nose and phlegm, inquiring about the appropriateness of pediatric acupuncture and medication.