Patient's question:
The child's bedding might be a bit thick, and then they keep fiddling with it when changing diapers, so they have a fever. When feeding, you can hear their nose is blocked. What should I do? Can they take some medicine? What kind of assistance do you need: detailed assistance...Doctor's answer:
When suffering from a cold, upper respiratory symptoms (such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, etc.) are often not prominent, while gastrointestinal symptoms (such as loss of appetite, dry cough, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting) are more noticeable. Infants and young children often have low-grade fevers when they catch a cold, and even convulsions, due to their weak immune systems. Inflammation after a fever can easily spread to the lower respiratory tract, leading to complications such as bronchitis or pneumonia. Additionally, children's colds can lead to myocarditis, nephritis, or even affect the soul. Children are also prone to many acute infectious diseases, such as measles, meningococcal meningitis, pertussis, etc. In the early stages of these diseases, many symptoms are similar to those of a fever. Due to their limited ability to express themselves, children often cannot clearly describe their discomfort, and infants who do not respond to questions are even more difficult to understand. Therefore, parents must not take their children's fever symptoms lightly. If any abnormal signs are detected, they should seek medical attention promptly.