Most summer colds in babies are caused by viral, bacterial and other pathogen infections. Symptomatic and causative treatments can be used to relieve symptoms and promote recovery.
Summer colds in babies are mostly caused by viral, bacterial and other pathogenic infections, which may manifest as nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, fever and other uncomfortable symptoms.
1. Symptomatic treatment: If the symptoms of nasal congestion and runny nose are serious, you can use a hot towel to apply hot compresses on both sides of the nose, and use physiological sea salt water nasal spray to relieve the symptoms; if the baby has fever symptoms, you can physically cool down the body by using antipyretic patches or warm water baths, etc. If the fever is more than 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can orally take antipyretic medications such as ibuprofen suspension solution.
At the same time, pay attention to rest at home, drink a lot of water, eat a light diet, keep indoor ventilation.
2. Treatment: Summer colds are often caused by viruses, so there is no need to use special antiviral drugs. If the combination of bacterial infection, should follow the doctor to use cefixime, amoxicillin and other antibacterial drugs; if the influenza virus caused by the application of oseltamivir and other antiviral drugs treatment.
If your baby suffers from a cold in summer, if the symptoms are serious or the mental state is poor, you need to take your baby to the pediatrician in the hospital. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.