What to do if your baby has a fever, runny nose and cough

The child has a fever, runny nose and cough. Firstly, drink plenty of water, rest in bed and avoid strenuous exercise; secondly, treat symptomatically. For example, apply ibuprofen, which can be used when the body temperature is above 38.5℃ under normal circumstances, and the 2nd time is available after an interval of 5-6 hours. In case of coughing, appropriate cough suppressants need to be used. It is recommended to visit the local hospital, where blood tests can be performed and appropriate treatment given after the doctor makes a correct judgment. For example, whether antibacterial agents are needed, the use of antibacterial agents must be used only in the case of blood or when a bacterial infection is considered. Also, the correct dosage of cough medicines and other medications for symptomatic cough relief. This condition is usually treated with drugs such as compounded forcodine. If lung problems are involved, further treatment such as chest X-ray is required. The main purpose of the above is to prevent misdiagnosis and to avoid aggravation of the child’s condition and delay in treatment.