Question
A three-year-old girl seemed fine when she went to bed after 10 PM. However, for the first two or three hours, she showed signs of allergic cough, yellow phlegm, and recently developed yellow mucus. After feeling the cold weather and turning on the heater, she started to show signs of fatigue, indicating a lack of appetite and a preference for porridge. After eating two bowls of porridge, she still felt listless and fell asleep quickly. Normally, at this time, she should be playing and not have a fever. There was sweating on her back. When asked if she felt any pain, she did not respond; she only mentioned kicking off the blanket last night and having cold feet. She often needs to roll up her sleeves and pants because she feels cold. The inquirer mentioned a mild carbon monoxide poisoning ten years ago and worried about its potential impact on the child, asking how to handle the situation.
Answer
Based on the description, the child’s condition may be related to catching a cold and an upper respiratory infection. It is recommended to drink plenty of warm water, take the medication as directed, and closely monitor her body temperature changes. There is no relation to the past carbon monoxide poisoning.