Question
How should one treat a 5.5-year-old child’s viral cold, which includes symptoms such as coughing, running nose, and high fever?
Answer
For a 5.5-year-old child with a viral cold, it is recommended to pay attention to keeping warm, reducing outdoor activities, getting plenty of rest, and staying hydrated. Physical methods for lowering body temperature can be adopted. If coughing is severe, moderation eating fruits like pears and oranges can be helpful. Children who have started on solid foods can consume easily digestible foods such as porridge and noodles. Additionally, it is important to avoid overheating or catching a chill, and to change wet clothes promptly while maintaining good indoor ventilation.