Question
A child experienced severe coughing and vomiting after eating sweet potatoes and congee, accompanied by fever symptoms. The child had a history of a slight cold. Please provide solutions for dealing with these symptoms.
Answer
Severe cough, vomiting, and fever in children may be caused by acute rhinitis. Acute rhinitis is an acute infectious inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by rhinoviruses and coronaviruses, which is a common disease in children. If the child is in good spirits, playing happily, and eating and sleeping normally, parents should provide a quiet and comfortable environment for the child to rest adequately, drink plenty of water, and adjust the diet to reduce gastrointestinal pressure. When there is a stuffy nose, maintain a 45-degree slope lying position, elevate the head. If the stuffiness is unilateral, adopt a lateral sleeping position. Clean the nasal secretions in a timely manner to keep the breathing unobstructed.