Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop lately. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. How should I treat a cold or flu in a child?Doctor's answer:
Kids kicking off their blankets is the most annoying thing, my child does it too. I always have to get up at night to cover him up, afraid he'll catch a cold or even get a fever. I try to avoid giving him medicine or injections as much as possible, as this helps his immune system develop better. However, I still keep some fever patches and children's Panadol at home. You might want to keep some as well. This medicine is safe and fast for reducing fever. Most importantly, its fever-reducing ingredients have been recommended by the World Health Organization, making it very safe with minimal side effects. If a child's fever isn't too high, I usually try physical methods to lower it first. If that doesn't work, I give him children's Panadol, and it quickly brings the fever down. It's quite suitable for keeping at home.