Question
Does a child experiencing recurring blisters on their hands indicate hand, foot, and mouth disease? How to treat coughing?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common childhood infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. The main symptoms include rashes or blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth, sometimes accompanied by fever. In most cases, children can recover on their own. Treatment primarily involves antiviral medications such as antiviral oral liquids and Platycodon root decoctions. If bacterial infection is present, antibiotics may be required. Coughing may occur at night but not during the day, so it is recommended to take appropriate cough-relieving measures.