What to Do When Babies Have a Runny Nose and Cough?

A runny nose and cough in babies might be caused by being exposed to air conditioning and catching a cold. It’s recommended to give them plenty of water and oral medications such as pediatric paracetamol and chlorpheniramine granules. If the cough is severe, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and ambroxol oral solution may be needed. Considering the symptoms described, your baby might have bronchitis or pneumonia. It’s advised to give your baby more water, avoid catching a cold, pat their back to promote phlegm discharge, and take them to the hospital for a blood test and a physical examination of the throat and lungs. If bacterial infection is considered, oral antibiotics and cough syrup along with nebulizer therapy may be necessary.
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