Question
My child came home and told me his mouth was particularly painful. After checking, I found he had oral ulcers and small blisters on his hands. I took him to the hospital for a check-up and he was diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease. As a mother, I am very worried and would like to ask what medication is good to use during the coughing period of hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is common in children under five years old, highly contagious, and may be accompanied by intestinal infection. If children do not pay attention to hygiene or have low immunity, they are more susceptible to infection. Direct viral infection can also lead to onset. Once diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, mild symptoms can be treated with medication, while severe cases may require hospitalization for intravenous fluid therapy. Treatment includes the use of anti-inflammatory and antiviral drugs, as well as administration of medications to lower intracranial pressure and treatments to prevent complications.