Question
My child has been very unruly lately, crying and fussing constantly. There are red pustules on the upper alveolar ridge of their mouth, but there is no fever. I don’t know what to do.
Answer
This condition may be caused by a viral infection, and there is currently no specific medication. Treatment mainly focuses on supportive therapy and symptomatic treatment. You can try using some antiviral drugs such as iododeoxyuridine nucleoside, arabinoside, acyclovir, as well as broad-spectrum antiviral drugs like interferon. Traditional Chinese medicine may also help alleviate symptoms and shorten the course of the disease. If the situation does not improve, it is recommended to seek medical attention again.