Question
A 10-year-old child developed hand, foot, and mouth disease and fever due to poor hygiene habits, such as not washing hands before eating and toys not being disinfected, leading to a weakened immune system. In this situation, how should appropriate treatment and care be provided?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is often caused by viral infection, and antiviral medications can be used to control inflammation during treatment. Currently, most commonly used antiviral drugs are Western medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine for clearing heat and detoxification can also be taken for treatment. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, non-steroidal antipyretic drugs can be used for symptomatic treatment. Pay special attention to the child’s hand hygiene, especially before meals when hands should be thoroughly washed.