Question
My baby has hand, foot, and mouth disease and has just been treated with intravenous fluids for two days. Now, they are starting to have a runny nose and cough. What appropriate medication treatment should be sought?
Answer
Based on the described situation, traditional Chinese medicine believes it may be caused by lung heat, possibly related to dietary imbalance. It is suggested to take antiviral oral liquid as a preventive measure and avoid consuming milk powder. Feed them with cool drinks like apple juice or pear juice. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can have a significant impact on children, so it is recommended that parents take their child to a specialized clinic for a follow-up visit and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, giving the child some juice can help with digestion and vitamin absorption, preventing diarrhea. It is hoped that the child can recover quickly.