What symptom does neonatal cold have?

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If the baby has a cold, parents may immediately think of taking medicine for the baby. But newborn baby body delicate, had better not take medicine. If you give the baby more breast milk, and let him have enough rest, it will mostly relieve the baby's cold symptoms, make him feel better, but also prevent the further deterioration of the cold. If the neonatal cold is serious, high fever does not subside, it should be sent to the hospital immediately. What symptom does neonatal cold have? Let's talk about it.

What symptom does neonatal cold have?

The clinical symptoms of baby cold vary in severity, such as low fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, light cough, mild vomiting or diarrhea, good mental state, slightly red throat, congestion and edema of nasal mucosa, increased secretion, and mild swelling of submandibular or cervical lymph nodes.

In severe cases, the body temperature is high, often above 39.0 ℃, with symptoms of mental weakness, cough, headache, vomiting, sore throat, chills, fatigue, loss of appetite, etc.

One of the most uncomfortable symptoms of a baby cold is a stuffy nose. For newborns, once a cold causes nasal congestion, it is easy to cause dyspnea, especially when breast-feeding, babies often cry, refuse to milk, and even sometimes appear blue lips.

matters needing attention

1. Don't dress the baby too much. But be prepared to change his clothes at any time. If you wear too much, you will sweat easily and catch a cold easily. Therefore, the best choice for baby clothing is breathable, sweat absorbing and lightweight. At the same time, you should always take a thick coat and wear it according to the situation. 2. Increase the time and frequency of outdoor activities. Take the baby out to bask in the sun and breathe fresh air to enhance the disease resistance of the baby. 3. Pay attention to reduce the chance of cross infection. Don't go to public places, especially during the period of influenza. Try to avoid taking children to crowded public places, such as shopping malls and supermarkets. Wash your hands after going home. Do not visit the patient's home to avoid cross infection. If family members have a cold, pay attention to isolation. 4. Keep the indoor air fresh, and open the windows frequently for ventilation. Open the window for ventilation at least twice a day for 20 minutes each time, which can reduce the chance of respiratory tract infection. The indoor temperature and humidity are appropriate, the room temperature is about 20 degrees, and the humidity is 50% - 60%. 5. Drink more water. Can strengthen the body's metabolism, good for the body, so in the cold, let the baby drink more water, can have the effect of prevention.