Symptoms of a baby catching a cold

Written by Zhang Xian Hua
Pediatrics
Updated on March 09, 2025
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Symptoms of a cold in infants vary widely. Generally, they may exhibit one or several of the following symptoms. The first is upper respiratory tract catarrhal symptoms, such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing. The second is respiratory symptoms, which may manifest as varying degrees of coughing, with or without phlegm. The third is symptoms of fever, which can occur to different extents. The fourth concerns gastrointestinal symptoms; the baby may experience reduced appetite, vomiting, abdominal distension, irritability, crying, diarrhea, among others.

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How to treat phlegm in children with colds

When children have a cold with phlegm, the treatment includes: 1. Administering antiviral drugs or other appropriate medications based on the cause of the cold; 2. Providing specific oral cold medicines for treatment; 3. If there is a lot of phlegm, oral medications to reduce phlegm can be used in combination with other treatments. When there is less phlegm, parents can encourage the child to drink more water, frequently hydrate, and assist with patting the back, which helps to moisten and expel the phlegm. For excessive phlegm, nebulization inhalation treatments can also be used, where the medication acts directly on the respiratory tract, helping with the absorption of respiratory tract phlegm. In severe cases, if there is a lot of phlegm with coughing discomfort or a severe cough, it is necessary to take the child to the hospital for detailed laboratory tests. Based on the specific pathogen causing the excessive phlegm and cold, targeted treatment should be given under the guidance of a doctor.

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What is the temperature of a fever caused by a cold?

Colds are very common clinically, and due to different types of colds, patients exhibit varying clinical symptoms. Typically, febrile colds often occur in the summer. The specific fever temperature varies from person to person. Some patients with febrile colds may not develop a fever at all, while others may experience high fevers accompanied by symptoms like chills and other clinical discomforts. Therefore, the specific temperature of a febrile cold is determined by each patient's individual condition. In cases where the resistance is relatively good, it is common for some patients to have a mild infection and not develop a fever, while others might have a fever around 39°C or even higher.

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Can air conditioning cause coughing?

Air conditioning cold is also a very common factor that triggers the onset of colds. Clinically speaking, an air conditioning cold is typically caused by staying too long in an air-conditioned room during the hot summer, where the temperature is set too low, leading to clinical symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and fever. Even for colds caused by catching a chill, the symptoms can vary in severity among patients, and not all patients will exhibit the same clinical symptoms. Some patients may not show obvious coughing, while others might develop coughing symptoms due to exposure to air conditioning. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the specific circumstances of each patient, as the immune function of each patient varies, leading to different clinical symptoms after catching a chill.

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How to control some signs of a cold?

To control early signs of a cold, first and foremost pay attention to adjusting your lifestyle and diet. Avoid staying up late and overworking, opt for bland, soft, and easily digestible foods, abstain from smoking and alcohol, and avoid eating meat. Consume more fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamins, ensure sufficient and good quality sleep, and drink more ginger sugar water or scallion white broth. These can warm the body and disperse cold, aiding in the recovery from a cold. Additionally, measure your temperature twice daily to check for any signs of fever, and treat the symptoms accordingly.

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What foods should you eat when you have a cold or flu?

For patients with typhoid and common cold, their diet should mainly consist of light and easily digestible foods, and they can eat more millet, rice, fish, chicken, and shrimp, which can promote the absorption of calcium and help speed up the healing of typhoid and common cold. It is advised to avoid raw and irritating foods to prevent worsening the condition. It's recommended to drink more water and urinate frequently to effectively speed up the healing of the cold. If the condition is serious, it is essential to go to a standard hospital promptly. Follow the doctor's guidance for symptomatic treatment and pay attention to rest, avoid overworking, and do not stay up late.