My baby, who is nine months old, used to have clear mucus but now it has turned yellow and is a bit thick. What could be the cause? Is it serious? The baby’s mouth is full of sticky saliva, almost like they’re swallowing mucus. The baby often swallows saliva. The nose is severely blocked, but everything else is fine. What medicine should I give to treat the mucus? It’s very uncomfortable. Should I give an antibiotic? I’ve already given him cefpodoxime.

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What blood tests are needed when a child has hand, foot, and mouth disease? Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral illness characterized by symptoms such as fever, oral ulcers, and blisters on the hands and feet. In Taiwan, this condition typically does not require special treatment and is mainly managed with supportive therapy and symptomatic treatment. When symptoms are present, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered, and the course of the disease usually resolves within about 7 days.

There is no specific medication for hand, foot, and mouth disease. Treatment should be symptomatic, with attention to diet and hygiene.

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For those with disharmony in the spleen and stomach, consuming foods like glutinous rice, congee, and Job’s tears can help regulate the condition.