When a two-and-a-half-year-old baby encounters a cold and runny nose, timely medical attention is key. Consult a pediatric respiratory specialist and administer treatment based on their guidance. In Western medicine, children’s paracetamol and chlorpheniramine tablets are an option. Paracetamol helps reduce fever and pain, while chlorpheniramine maleate aids in relieving runny nose, suitable for common cold symptoms. Compound zinc oxide granules are also an option, combining the antipyretic and analgesic effects of ibuprofen, the immune-boosting effect of zinc gluconate, and chlorpheniramine maleate to alleviate symptoms like fever and nasal congestion.
In traditional Chinese medicine, pediatric cold syrup uses ingredients like mint, bitter almond, and honeysuckle to dispel wind-heat, stop coughing, and effectively address nasal congestion and runny nose caused by wind-heat. Nasal congestion relief oral solution relies on bupleurum, asarum, and xanthium to disperse wind, clear heat, and unblock nasal passages, especially suitable for nasal congestion and runny nose issues. Pediatric cold granules, containing chrysanthemum, pogostemon cablin, and isatis root, have the function of dispersing wind, releasing exterior, clearing heat, and detoxifying, with good therapeutic effects on coughing and runny nose caused by wind-heat cold.
If the baby’s condition is mild, daily care is also crucial. Ensure the baby drinks plenty of water, eats light foods, gets enough rest, and maintains indoor air circulation. With such care, many mild cold and runny nose conditions can naturally improve within 3 to 5 days.
