Patient's question:
Hello doctor, my child is a 6-year-old boy. He has been coughing and sneezing recently, but without a fever. What should I do about his coughing and sneezing?Doctor's answer:
Your baby has a runny nose but no fever. You can temporarily increase warmth, provide more boiled water, and monitor the temperature. If a fever occurs, it may be caused by acute infection, and you should seek medical attention early for relevant tests and symptomatic treatment. If there are no other symptoms, the phlegm may be caused by irritation from throat secretions, which is related to the baby's weak swallowing and coughing functions, making it unable to clear the secretions promptly.