Q: My 5-month-old baby has a cough, possibly from me. What can I do to help him? He has no fever.

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Question: Good morning, Doctor. My 5-month-old baby has developed a cough. I recently had a cough myself, and I think he might have caught it from me. He doesn't have a fever. He is mix-fed. What can I use to help him?

Answer: Good morning! Your 5-month-old baby has a cough, and you think he got it from you. There’s no fever, and he is on mixed feeding. Here’s what you can do.

What to Do

✅ Keep breastfeeding or giving formula to keep him hydrated. ✅ Use saline drops and a bulb syringe to clear a stuffy nose if needed. ✅ Run a humidifier or give warm steam (like sitting in a steamy bathroom for a few minutes). ✅ Hold him upright during feeding and sleep to help with congestion.

When to See a Doctor

🚨 If he has fast breathing, wheezing, struggles to breathe, refuses to feed, or the cough lasts more than 2 weeks, take him to the hospital.

At this age, avoid cough syrups—they are not safe for babies. You’re doing great, just keep monitoring him! 💙

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