What to Do When a Newborn Has Cough and Phlegm in the Throat?

Children who are exposed to cold air may develop a runny nose due to sensitivity, often causing a clear discharge in the morning or nasal congestion. This is usually due to allergies, but runny noses can also be caused by the common cold. If the mucus is yellow, it may indicate a viral infection. For the common cold, it is recommended to take Sangjiao Cold Tablets, Children’s Cold Syrups, Platycodon Root Extracts, Yinyao Detoxification, Liu Shen Wan, and Vitamin C.
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What to Do When a Newborn Has Hyperbilirubinemia Over 200?

My child is only half a month old and accidentally had a bilirubin test yesterday. The doctor said the bilirubin level was over 200 and recommended hospitalization for three days. The family doesn’t want the child to suffer and prefers not to stay in the hospital. What should I do if my child’s bilirubin level is over 200?
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What to Do When a Newborn Has Jaundice for a Month

Our little princess is 33 days old and her eyes are still a bit yellow. She has been on medication for 13 days, with only slight improvement. It’s snowing every day and there’s no sun. We went to the hospital for blood tests, but we don’t understand the specific physiological or pathological conditions. This value indicates pathological jaundice. If she is breastfed, it’s likely breast milk jaundice. It’s recommended to stop breastfeeding as the jaundice will gradually fade. Facing the Troubled of newborn jaundice, we should actively conduct detailed examinations and treatment, and not avoid seeking medical advice. If newborn jaundice persists and does not heal, it’s important to change the treatment plan in a timely manner.
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What to Do When a Newborn Has Over 200 mg/dL Jaundice?

The baby is just over a month old. A day ago, by mistake, they had their bilirubin levels checked and the doctor said the level was over 200 mg/dL and recommended hospitalization for three days. The family doesn’t want to hospitalize the child due to concerns about their suffering. What should be done if the baby has over 200 mg/dL of jaundice? If the baby is full-term, the bilirubin level usually starts to gradually decrease within 10 to 14 days of the physiological period. If the baby is premature, it may decrease later on. Sometimes, it is caused by maternal jaundice. As long as the child is in good general condition and has normal appetite, it is recommended to take anti-jaundice medication. Pay attention to the skin color, body temperature, and pulse and respiration. If the child shows any abnormal conditions, it is advisable to take them to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.
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What to Do When a Newborn Has Pneumonia and Fever

My child is eight months old and has pneumonia. After 11 days of intravenous fluids, the medication was stopped and the fever returned after three days. Mixed pneumonia is common on the basis of bacterial infections that develop secondary to viral infections. It is recommended to seek treatment at a professional hospital.
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