Question
An 11-month-old baby is suffering from fever. On the first day, the hands and feet are cold, and on the second day, they become warm. Accompanied by runny nose (not clear or thick mucus, but slightly sticky clear mucus), sneezing, a slightly red and swollen throat, and poor appetite. Is this a wind-cold or wind-heat cold? Which traditional Chinese medicine should be taken, and are there any dietary therapy suggestions?
Answer
Based on the symptoms you described, this appears to be a manifestation of wind-heat cold. Treatment should adopt the method of acrid and cool dispersing the exterior. You can take Huotong or adjust the dosage of Yinjiao San. In addition, you can complement dietary therapy by drinking some light soups and broths, eating more fresh fruits and vegetables to promote recovery.