Patient's question:
Patient Information: Male, 1 year old, Langfang, HebeiCondition Description (onset time, main symptoms, etc.): The child has a cold. What acupoints should be used? He does not want to take medicine.
Doctor's answer:
Many parents are very anxious when their children get colds. As soon as they go to the hospital, they demand intravenous fluids and the use of various high-end antibiotics. Colds are divided into two types: viral colds and bacterial colds. Most initially are viral infections, with normal blood counts. For viral colds, antibiotics are largely ineffective. Fever is the body's resistance to viruses. Except for patients with confirmed complications such as pneumonia and high blood counts, fever reduction treatment and antibiotics can be considered. For those with a temperature not exceeding 38°C and normal blood counts, it is best to avoid intravenous fluids. Symptomatic treatment can be administered, such as taking some antiviral traditional Chinese medicine preparations like Xiao'er Ganmao Chongji. Children should be encouraged to drink more water, get adequate rest, eat more vegetables, fruits, and other light meals, and maintain regular bowel movements.