Question
My child has been absent from school for two days due to a fever, runny nose, and cough. After recovering, they started having diarrhea again, and it’s been going on for three days now. The medication hasn’t worked. What’s going on? How should we treat our child?
Answer
I personally believe that your child has caught a cold. A cold is an autoimmune disease that usually comes with symptoms like nasal congestion, coughing, and headaches. I suggest you gargle with saltwater twice a day, after meals, to clear bacteria from the mouth. Additionally, staying hydrated can help speed up recovery from a cold. It’s not recommended to use antibiotics as colds are usually caused by viruses. You may consider giving your child some traditional Chinese medicine, such as Vitamin C Silver Balsam tablets.