How to treat a baby with a viral flu

Babies have a viral flu and usually have symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, and sputum production. If the symptoms are mild, general treatment can be carried out, such as drinking plenty of fluids and taking rest. If the symptoms are severe, you need to use medication under the guidance of your doctor.

1. General treatment:

1. Drink more water: Because the baby is young and has poor body resistance, it is more susceptible to the invasion of the virus. At this time, parents should let the baby drink more warm water, which helps to promote metabolism and speed up the elimination of toxins in the body;

2. Pay attention to rest: Viral influenza is a self-limiting disease, which usually cures on its own in about a week.During this period, you should pay attention to let your baby rest more and avoid strenuous exercise to avoid aggravating the discomfort symptoms.

2. Medication:

1. Antiviral drugs: If the baby has fever symptoms and the body temperature exceeds 38.5 °C, you can take antipyretic drugs such as ibuprofen suspension or acetaminophen granules under the guidance of a doctor for treatment. At the same time, you can also take antiviral drugs such as ribavirin granules or oseltamivir phosphate granules as prescribed by the doctor for treatment;

2. Cough and phlegm drugs: If the baby's cough is more severe and accompanied by the symptoms of sputum production, you can take ambroxol hydrochloride oral solution or pulmonary cough mixture and other cough and phlegm drugs for treatment.

In daily life, you should also pay attention to keeping warm and avoid getting cold. In terms of diet, it is recommended to focus on light and easy-to-digest foods and avoid spicy and irritating foods.