Question

How to handle a 2.5-year-old child’s repeated fever and cough with phlegm?

Answer

For a 2.5-year-old child suffering from repeated fever and cough with phlegm, the following measures can be taken:

  1. Administer antipyretic medication and use oral antibiotics to treat possible respiratory infections.
  2. Encourage the child to drink plenty of water to maintain adequate hydration.
  3. Keep the indoor humidity moderate to help alleviate throat discomfort.
  4. Provide expectorants to help the child expel phlegm.
  5. Monitor the child’s symptoms, and seek medical attention promptly if symptoms worsen or persist.