What to do with a one year old baby with a runny nose and cough

One-year-old infants with a runny nose and cough may be due to colds, allergic rhinitis and other causes, which can be controlled by general treatment and medication according to the specific cause. 1. Colds: one-year-old infants with runny noses and coughs may have colds, which are mostly due to viral infections and generally do not require special treatment with antiviral drugs. If the combination of bacterial infection, should follow the doctor to use cefixime, amoxicillin and other antibacterial drugs. At the same time to strengthen the care, such as pay attention to keep warm, eat a light diet, do not eat stimulating food. 2. Allergic rhinitis: it can also be manifested as sneezing, runny nose, coughing and so on. Daily to avoid contact with allergens, if necessary, can take cetirizine drops and other antihistamines treatment. There may be other causes of runny nose and cough in one year old infants, and it is recommended to visit the hospital in time. In addition, the above medications need to be used under the guidance of a clinician.