Patient's question:
Yesterday, I noticed that my older child (Da Bao) has symptoms of a runny nose and cough. However, I'm afraid of infecting my younger child (Er Bao), and I don't know how to isolate them. I'm feeling very anxious. I want to ask, how should I isolate Er Bao when Da Bao has a cold?Doctor's answer:
Generally, when the older child has symptoms of a runny nose and cough, it is usually caused by a cold. In this case, it can be effective to give the younger child some preventive cold medication appropriately. For the older child's condition, it is recommended to drink more hot water, pay attention to keeping warm, avoid catching a cold, and separate the two children if necessary. Disinfect the indoor environment, and it is essential to use medication under the guidance of a doctor.