Question
The child has been coughing occasionally for a month now, and it hasn’t improved. What should I do?
Answer
During the flu season, if a child has a fever and cough, the illness may have a longer course. After consulting a doctor, follow their instructions for medication and care at home. Do not go back and forth to the hospital due to persistent fever, as this increases the chance of repeated infections. Secondly, during the early stages of the common cold when the condition is not severe, you can initially give the child some pediatric cold medicine; when the fever reaches 38.5℃ or higher, take antipyretics promptly, try to rest quietly, and drink plenty of warm water. When the illness subsides, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. At this point, it is not advisable to handle it on your own, especially not to take adult medications arbitrarily.