Question
A one-year-old child began to have a runny nose after drinking cold water and had a fever once. Fever-reducing medication was administered rectally, and Huitong was taken continuously. After a week, the runny nose still persists, and advice on how to handle the situation is requested.
Answer
A runny nose and coughing symptoms may be caused by catching a cold due to exposure to cold, possibly accompanied by rhinitis. It is recommended to consult a doctor and use cold medication to treat nasal congestion and runny nose, and consider seeking an otolaryngology consultation for concerns about rhinitis.