Question
A four-year-old child is experiencing a stuffy nose with yellow mucus, occasional mild cough, no pain in the throat, normal body temperature, good spirits, and normal eating and bowel movements. The symptoms have persisted for four days without improvement. What should be done?
Answer
Based on your description, the child may have a cold, usually caused by a viral infection and capable of self-healing, with an expected duration of about one week. The main measures for treatment include rest, drinking plenty of warm water, and adopting a light diet. If the symptoms do not improve, it is not ruled out that there may be a bacterial infection. Further medical examination is needed for diagnosis, and the treatment plan should be adjusted according to the examination results. I hope this advice is helpful to you, and wish your child a speedy recovery.