Question
What is the situation if a child has a runny nose and fever? The runny nose has been going on for a few days, and some cold medicine has been given, but the symptoms have not decreased, and coughing has started. I felt his body temperature was high yesterday, measured it and it was 37.8 degrees Celsius. After taking the medicine, it didn’t go down, and he kept vomiting, nothing he ate or drank was kept down. Even water caused him to vomit. I’m almost desperate, and I don’t know what to do at home. I am seeking assistance on how to handle a child with a runny nose and high fever, and how to implement treatment.
Answer
The child still has fever symptoms, so it is recommended to actively treat the fever. Fever is a common disease in children, which can occur throughout the year. There are many medications for treating children’s colds, and some families have a “small medicine box” where they give their children stored cold medicine without going to the hospital, or they buy medicine for their children from a pharmacy. This is very dangerous! Because many cold medications for adults can be harmful to children!