Question
My child, a 5-year-old boy, has a cold with fever, coughing, and runny nose. The condition is recurrent. How should I handle my child’s fever and diarrhea?
Answer
It is advisable to take the child to the hospital for a check-up first to confirm the cause and then treat accordingly. You can temporarily withhold food or give only easily digestible foods to the child. Different conditions require individual treatment, so please seek medical attention promptly.