Question
My child is eight years old and has been suffering from a runny nose for two days. There are no other symptoms. What medicine should I give them? Is it due to cold or flu-induced runny nose? How about the past treatment and its effectiveness?
Answer
If the child only has a runny nose without any other symptoms, it may be caused by a common cold. If there are accompanying symptoms such as coughing or fever, it may be due to the flu. Typically, when there is yellow mucus, it is recommended to use medication for treating wind-heat colds. I suggest you take your child to the hospital for a trace element test to determine which type of cold it is and to prescribe medication accordingly. In the meantime, it’s important to ensure that your child drinks plenty of water and eats more fruits.