Question
My child is 17 months old and has hand, foot, and mouth disease. The current condition is normal, but there is a runny nose and hoarse voice. Is the situation severe? Do I need to seek medical attention?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is an acute infectious disease that often occurs in children under 3 years old, mainly characterized by oral blisters and palmoplantar papules. Due to the weakened immune system during infection, it is easy to cause respiratory tract infections, manifesting as symptoms such as a runny nose, sore throat, and cough. Based on your description, it appears to be cold symptoms that have appeared after the treatment of hand, foot, and mouth disease. For the current situation, there is no need for continued medical observation.