How to deal with a child's cold and cough

Patient's question:

How to deal with a child's cold and cough

Doctor's answer:

Let the child drink more water, especially multiple drinks during high fever to replenish fluid loss and help lower body temperature. Give the child nutritious and easily digestible food, and eat small meals frequently. When sick, the body consumes more nutrients, and without replenishment, deficiencies may occur. This is particularly important for children with prolonged illness and persistent high fever, who should pay close attention to nutritional supplementation.