Patient's question:
At night, I have a cough and phlegm in my respiratory tract. It was severe last night. About the previous treatment and its effectiveness: I have been taking antiviral oral liquid for 3 days. I want to ask if it could be hand, foot, and mouth disease? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the main characteristic of hand, foot, and mouth disease is the appearance of blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. Early symptoms may also include blisters, but the child currently only has a cough without any rash. Therefore, it is likely caused by a respiratory infection. It is recommended to treat the child for a respiratory infection first, taking antibiotics and cough and phlegm-relieving medications, such as cefixime or azithromycin.Doctor's inquiry: Have you had any relevant tests done?
The above advice is for the question "What are the initial symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!