Question
Two days ago, I had a cold with yellow nasal discharge and a few coughs. Are the symptoms severe?
Answer
Based on the description, the patient may be in the early stages of a cold, and the symptoms are not very severe. It is recommended to start with general home treatment, such as keeping the indoor air circulating, maintaining an appropriate room temperature and humidity, and avoiding taking children to public places to reduce the chance of cross-infection. At the same time, you can give the child some sugar-cane pear or pear daikon water to relieve the symptoms. If the cough persists and worsens, it is suggested to consult a doctor for a throat examination and consider taking over-the-counter cough syrup and other medications.