Question
The child has had recurrent colds for nearly three months, with clear nasal discharge, nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, loss of appetite, scaly skin rashes on the chest and abdomen, and itching. Various antibiotics and antiallergic drugs have been used for treatment, but the effects have been not obvious. What should be done for treatment?
Answer
It is recommended to go to a children’s hospital promptly and have a blood re-examination to see if there is a blood-related issue. It is important to ensure adequate hydration as fever can deplete bodily fluids and needs to be replenished promptly. At the same time, maintain fresh indoor air and appropriate temperatures. The indoor temperature should not be too high, generally around 21℃ to 22℃ is suitable. The clothing and bedding should also not be too thick to allow the child’s skin to come into contact with the external air. This facilitates conduction, convection, and radiation heat dissipation through the air to achieve cooling.