Question
A three-year-old child has been suffering from a runny nose for ten days and has just started coughing. Should the child take medicine? Have they previously used antibiotics, do they need to take medicine now?
Answer
The child’s condition may be due to a viral infection caused by a weakened immune system, leading to a prolonged cold and a tendency for recurrence. It is recommended to consider visiting the hospital for a chest X-ray and routine blood tests to determine the cause and receive treatment. In daily life, it is important to promptly supplement the child with various nutrients necessary for growth and development, encourage outdoor physical activities, breathe fresh air, and ensure the child goes to bed early at night to maintain adequate sleep.