What to do if your six-month-old baby has a runny nose and cough

Six-month-old babies with runny noses and coughs may be due to respiratory infections, allergies, etc., and need to be targeted according to the cause of the treatment, including general treatment and medication. 1. Respiratory tract infections: Infant respiratory tract infections are commonly caused by viral or bacterial infections. Viral infections are generally treated with supportive therapy, while bacterial infections require the use of sensitive antibiotics, such as cefixime, according to the pathogen as prescribed by the doctor. 2. Allergy: If the child is caused by allergy, need to carry out allergen testing, and try to avoid contact with allergens in life. If the symptoms are not relieved, you need to follow the doctor’s instructions for anti-allergy treatment, the baby is younger, the drug must be used carefully in accordance with medical advice. Six-month-old babies with runny noses and coughs need to consult a doctor in a timely manner to identify the cause of the problem and then carry out targeted treatment to avoid missing the opportunity for treatment. All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor.