Question

A 3-year-old girl has been experiencing a cough for nearly two weeks now, and she also coughs frequently at night. Her cough is dry without any phlegm. She breathes rapidly at night, occasionally has a runny nose, sometimes sweats, and her hands and feet feel cold. What could be the cause of this?

Answer

The child might have caught a cold, which could lead to weakened immunity and thus increased sweating. Even without a fever, if the child takes medication and the body temperature returns to normal, it may also cause sweating. Usually, this is not considered a serious issue.