Question
How to handle cough and nasal congestion in children after recovery from hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
After recovering from hand, foot, and mouth disease, children may experience cough and nasal congestion due to post-infection symptoms or complications such as sinusitis or bronchitis. The medication they are currently taking is sufficient. If needed, additional lozenges can be taken to alleviate these symptoms. Hand, foot, and mouth disease typically resolves naturally within about 7 days after the end of the natural course, with a generally good prognosis. However, the disease can sometimes trigger neurological complications, which may lead to severe consequences in some children. Therefore, it is recommended to bring the child for a specialist follow-up visit and undergo treatment under a doctor’s guidance. In daily life, it is important to provide the child with adequate care and attention, especially pay attention to diet to help them recover quickly.