Whether a cold and cough in infants and young children can be cured by themselves needs to be assessed according to the specific condition of the baby, personal constitution and other aspects to judge, if the degree is mild, generally can be cured by themselves. 1. Infant colds and coughs are mostly caused by viral infections and are self-limiting. If the condition is mild, just a slight runny nose, cough, etc., the course of the disease in less than a week, by giving more rest, light diet, drink more water, coughing when patting the back and other care measures, one side can be self-healing. 2. Cold and cough, if the condition is more serious, and accompanied by fever, shortness of breath, shortness of breath and other symptoms, this time generally can not be cured, you need to go to the hospital pediatrics in a timely manner, improve the blood routine, chest X-ray and other related examinations, to exclude pneumonia and other infectious diseases of the lower respiratory tract, according to the condition of the control of infection, cough and phlegm and other symptomatic treatment, and to prevent complications. In addition, infants and children with colds and coughs have a relationship with their own physical condition, poor resistance to the baby’s minor colds are also difficult to self-cure, the need for timely intervention under the guidance of a doctor to give medication. It is recommended that infants and children with colds and coughs seek medical attention in a timely manner and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment and therapy.