Cough and runny nose in infants may be caused by allergies, colds, etc. Treatment through avoidance of allergens, anti-allergy medications, anti-infection medications, etc. is usually recommended.
1. Allergy: Cough and runny nose of infants may be caused by infants’ allergy to clothing, stuffed toys, pollen, etc. Allergens can be avoided, and infants over 6 months old can be treated with cetirizine drops under the guidance of a doctor for anti-allergy treatment if necessary. Also can be given sea salt water nasal spray symptomatic treatment.
2. Colds: Infants coughing and sniffling may also be due to viral or bacterial infections caused by colds and flu, if it is a syncytial virus infection you can use antiviral drugs such as ribavirin, if it is the influenza virus you can use oseltamivir and other drugs for treatment, for bacterial infections caused by antibacterial drugs such as amoxicillin can be used for treatment.
All of the above medications need to be used under the guidance of a doctor and should not be used on their own. If an infant has a cough and runny nose, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time.