Question
Can children take anti-inflammatory medication for a cold?
Answer
If a child has a cold with symptoms such as runny nose, it may be due to wind-cold or wind-heat. For wind-cold, it is recommended to relieve symptoms through sweating methods, such as drinking hot tea or ginger soup. For wind-heat, there may be symptoms like high fever and cough, and appropriate anti-inflammatory medication can be taken. However, please note that anti-inflammatory medication is not a routine medicine for treating colds and should be used according to the doctor’s advice. At the same time, attention should be paid to eating a light diet, ensuring good ventilation in the room, and maintaining adequate rest.