Question
The patient’s symptoms include cough with phlegm. The child had a fever of 37.6 degrees on the evening of October 18th and was diagnosed with pneumonia in the afternoon of October 19th. It was also discovered that the child had hand, foot, and mouth disease. The question is whether the parent should inform the doctor about the condition of hand, foot, and mouth disease and how to treat it more effectively.
Answer
It is recommended that parents pay attention to their child’s personal hygiene and increase fluid intake appropriately. Under the current situation, it is essential to immediately inform the doctor about the condition of hand, foot, and mouth disease. For treatment, it is advisable to use both antibiotics and antiviral medications simultaneously, which can aid in the recovery from the disease. Since the child has hand, foot, and mouth disease as well, parents should take their child to a doctor as soon as possible and avoid using advertised medications on their own. During the treatment process, parents should closely monitor their child’s condition and ensure that the child receives appropriate medication.