Is a cough for half a month a symptom of hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Patient's question:

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Okay, not too serious. There was previous treatment and its effects. I took anti-inflammatory and cold medicine for 5 days. What kind of help do you need? My wife suspects hand, foot, and mouth disease, but I haven't seen any red spots on her hands or feet. Is a cough for half a month hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Doctor's answer:

From your description, it's unlikely that your baby has hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an intestinal infectious disease caused by multiple different viruses and is transmitted through contact. The typical symptoms are fever and rash, with fever usually lasting for about 3-5 days, and the rash often appears on the palms, soles, oral mucosa, and around the anus. Your baby doesn't have a rash, and the fever isn't prolonged. It's more likely that the bronchitis was caused by a cold.
I suggest giving your baby some oral syrup or powder that clears the lungs and cools the blood, increasing fluid intake, and having your baby examined by a doctor to rule out pneumonia and other conditions. I hope my explanation helps you.

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