Patient's question:
.5 years oldDetailed medical history and consultation purpose: Abdominal pain for 2 days, took Motrin, sodium bicarbonate, cimetidine, Fei'er Wang, and paracetamol, which improved. Now she has started coughing and her hands feel a bit cold. In the morning, I gave her a pack of loquat powder, and she slept in the afternoon. I'm worried about her getting a fever. How can I prevent a cold?
Doctor's answer:
Hello:Strengthening the body's resistance and preventing viral invasion are key to preventing colds. In daily life, it's important to exercise regularly, spend more time outdoors, get more sun, and improve cold tolerance. Avoid over-wearing clothes; children have high daily activity levels, and wearing too many clothes can lead to excessive sweating, making them more susceptible to colds if they get chilled. At the same time, proper nutrition should be ensured by adding complementary foods in a timely manner, avoiding picky eating, and ensuring sufficient nutrients to prevent and actively treat malnutrition and rickets. During weather changes, it's important to adjust clothing accordingly. In winter and spring, which are peak seasons for respiratory diseases, try to avoid taking children to crowded public places to reduce the risk of infection. If someone in the family has a cold, avoid close contact and ensure good indoor ventilation.