Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. The weather has been unpredictable these last couple of days. The baby caught a cold, resulting in dry cough and fever. What medicine should I give the child?Doctor's answer:
The baby has a cold, dry cough, and fever. If the temperature is below 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If the temperature is not below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used. In cases of dry cough, antiemetic medication can be taken, such as Simao Decoction, which should be administered under the guidance of a doctor. Additionally, pediatric acupuncture and massage can be used in combination to alleviate the baby's fever and dry cough symptoms, which can also be quite effective.