Patient's question:
The child is 8 years old and has had a runny nose for two days without other symptoms. What medicine is effective? Is it wind-cold or wind-heat cold that caused the runny nose?Previous treatment and effectiveness: Last week, they had a runny nose and took Viralyn, which worked. Recently, they have started to run a runny nose.
What kind of help is needed: What medicine to take? Is it wind-cold or wind-heat cold that caused the runny nose?
Doctor's answer:
If the child only has a runny nose without other symptoms, it should be caused by a stomachache. If accompanied by symptoms like cough or fever, then it's a fever. Generally, for a runny nose with yellow mucus, cold medicine should be taken for wind-heat. It's best to take the child to the hospital for a trace element test to determine the type of fever, so that the right medication can be used. Pay attention to giving the child more water and fruits regularly.