Question
How to treat children’s cold, sneezing, and cough?
Answer
It is common for children to have a cold accompanied by fever. The causes and treatments are diverse and relate to their physical, anatomical characteristics, and the immature development of their immune system. Children have narrow nasal passages, delicate mucous membranes, insufficient mucosal gland secretion, and drier conditions, making them less adaptable and resistant to external environments, and more prone to inflammation. Premature infants, children with congenital defects or diseases, such as heart or lung function insufficiency, especially those with congenital immune diseases, can develop high fever with minor errors in care. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it is caused by external pathogens and viruses. Since children are unaware of adjusting their temperature and have tender skin and loose superficial tissues, their protective functions are not yet solidified, making them more susceptible to illness. I especially advise that many parents become very anxious when their children have a cold and rush to the hospital to suggest intravenous fluid therapy and recommend using various high-end antibiotics. Fever is the body’s resistance to the virus. In addition to those patients with clear bacterial pneumonia and elevated blood counts who can be given antipyretic treatment and antibiotics for treatment, for those with body temperatures not exceeding 38°C and low blood counts, it is best not to administer intravenous fluids. Wishing your baby good health.