Patient's question:
Yesterday took the kids out to play all day. Maybe the weather was quite cold. They were wild when playing and felt cold when calm. The fluctuation between hot and cold resulted in a cold today. Fortunately, they didn't have a fever, just severe coughing. I want to give them some medicine, but what kind of medicine should I give to a child with a severe cold and cough?Doctor's answer:
When a child catches a cold again after feeling a chill, they should be given cold medicine, antiviral medication, and anti-inflammatory medication. If they have a cough and cough up phlegm, they can take medicine to help expel phlegm and relieve coughing, drink more water, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Cough-suppressing medication is not recommended because coughing is a protective reflex. They can go back to the pediatric department of the hospital for a follow-up visit, undergo relevant examinations, and confirm the cause before taking medication under the doctor's guidance.