What should I do if my 7-month-old baby has a cough, fever, runny nose and diarrhea?

A 7-month-old baby has a cough, fever, runny nose and diarrhea, which may be caused by non-infectious factors such as colds, allergic rhinitis, etc. It may also be caused by upper respiratory tract infection caused by respiratory syncytial virus or enterovirus infection.

1. Non-infectious factors

1. Cold: If the indoor temperature is low and the baby is not given additional clothing in time, it is easy for the baby to catch a cold, thus inducing the above symptoms. It is recommended that parents take good warming measures and add appropriate clothing. Hot compresses can also be used to improve the situation;

2. Allergic rhinitis: If the baby is prone to allergies, contact with allergens such as pollen and dust mites may cause allergic reactions, leading to the above situation. At this time, you can use antihistamines such as loratadine tablets and cetirizine hydrochloride capsules as prescribed by the doctor, and avoid contact with allergens again.

2. Infection Factors

1. Upper respiratory tract infection: usually caused by bacterial or viral infection, which may manifest as sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, cough, sputum, fever, etc. If it is caused by bacterial infection, you need to take antibiotics under the guidance of a doctor, such as amoxicillin granules, cefixime granules, etc. If it is caused by a viral infection, you need to take antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir phosphate granules orally to relieve it;

2. Enterovirus infection: usually caused by coxsackievirus A and B, echovirus and other infections. The main clinical manifestations include nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, diarrhea, rash, muscle pain and other discomforts. Some children also have fever symptoms. Generally, no special treatment is required and the disease will gradually recover as the disease progresses. However, if the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, antipyretic drugs such as ibuprofen suspension should be given.

In daily life, we should pay attention to a reasonable diet, try to eat light food, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, which can supplement the nutrients needed by the body and are beneficial to health.