My 3 months baby may caught what i have, sore throat. she has a temperature of 98.6, nasal congestion and runny nose, sneezing and coughing.what to do

Likely a virus: Use a bulb suction syringe to keep your baby's nose clear especially around feeding and bed time. There are no recommended cough or decongestant medications for a child of that age. If your baby is unable to eat adequately, is having fewer than 3 wet diapers in a day, or appears to be having difficulty breathing please take her to the doctor. 98.6 is a normal temperature. Abnormal starts at 100.4.

Treat the symptoms: It is difficult to protect your baby from common viruses and when they do become ill, it is not recommended to use any cold/cough medicine like an adult might use. I would watch carefully for fever, use the blue bulb suction to help clear mucous from her nose and make sure she is getting plenty to eat/drink. You can run a humididifier by her bedside to help aid in breathing and mucous clearing.

Watch for now: Keep watch at this time. Monitor for difficulty with breathing, poor feeding, or high fever. If your baby continues to feed well, breath well, and is not having trouble breathing, the cold symptoms should pass. If you see anything worrisome, contact your doctor, or go to the clinic.

Sick infant: Your baby's first illness is always a scary event. Most of these are viral for which no specific treatment is available, and most medications are not approved for this age group. Maintaining hydration (Pedialyte), comfort care (rest, love, Tylenol) and close observation are good practices. Extreme irritability, decreased urination, excessive vomiting, very high fevers, lethargy = ER visit!

Symptomatic care: It sounds like your baby may have caught your cold. Treatment at this age is aimed at helping the baby feel better - saline drops in nose, humidifier, bulb suction of secretions if necessary. Monitor for fever or increasing symptoms. If you are concerned that the baby is not acting normally or having any difficulty breathing, see the pediatrician.