Can a 2.5-Year-Old Child Catch a Cold and Cough?

Question

A parent asks, how should a 2.5-year-old child’s cold and cough be treated?

Answer

Doctors suggest that parents take their child to a pediatrician for examination, conduct routine blood tests to confirm the diagnosis, and administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication accordingly. At the same time, they remind parents to be patient in caring for sick children, to take their child to the hospital for timely checks, and to avoid blindly taking medication that could affect the condition.