Question
How should one handle a child who has a runny nose and also coughs?
Answer
If a child has only a runny nose and cough due to a cold, they can take a small dose of pediatric cold medicine and do not need to use fever-reducing medicine unless the body temperature rises. Monitor body temperature regularly to confirm if there is a fever. If the local doctor chooses to administer medication rectally, make sure the medication is a fever-reducing drug, which is usually not a big issue.