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

Patient's question:

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It's 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:

Based on 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, transmitted through contact. The typical symptoms are fever and rash, with fever usually lasting about 3-5 days and the rash often appearing on the palms, soles, oral mucosa, and around the anus. Since your baby doesn't have a rash and the fever hasn't lasted long, it's more likely that they have bronchitis caused by a cold.
I recommend giving your baby some oral syrup or powder that clears the lungs and cools the blood, increasing their fluid intake, and having them checked by a doctor to rule out pneumonia or other conditions. I hope my explanation helps you.

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