Question
My 3.5-year-old child always has a stuffy nose and runny nose, never has a fever, and has taken cold medicine before, but the situation hasn’t improved. I’m not sure if it’s a fever or rhinitis. Why doesn’t the medication work? Should I continue taking medication or just observe? Moreover, the child has an A+C meningitis vaccine that needs to be administered. Should it be done now or after the symptoms improve?
Answer
I suggest trying oral antiviral medication and fever-reducing drugs to see if they help. Even viral fevers can lead to bacterial infections, so it’s best to also use antibiotics. If oral medications are ineffective, I recommend intravenous fluid anti-inflammatory treatment because it can achieve drug concentration faster and more effectively. These are my suggestions for a 3.5-year-old child who always has a stuffy nose and runny nose. I hope this helps, and wish you good health!