Acute respiratory tract infections in children are divided into upper respiratory tract infections and lower respiratory tract infections. Respiratory infections above the larynx include infections of the nose, throat and larynx, commonly known as “colds”, which are the most common diseases in young children. There are many precautions to take when using cold medicine for children: choosing the right ingredients for symptomatic treatment, paying attention to dosage, etc. For children’s cold medicine, caution is the first priority. Some parents usually make a big deal out of dealing with their children’s colds, as their children just have a runny nose or two coughs, so they rush to the hospital with their children, hoping that the doctor will prescribe medicine to stop the cold symptoms. If your child does not have a fever, is in good spirits, and eats, drinks, poops, and scatters normally, and only has some runny nose, congestion, or sore throat in the first 1-2 days of the cold, do not rush to take medicine and see a doctor. As long as you pay attention to more rest, drink more water and eat lightly, most children can heal themselves. If a child has a temperature of 38.5°C or higher and is unwell, parents should put the child on fever-reducing medication. Do not repeat medication Many cold medicines are generally compounded (including antipyretic, cough and anti-allergic ingredients), and parents are not advised to give them to children under 2 years old on their own. Reasonable use of medication Children, especially infants and young children, unlike adults, are prone to convulsions when they have a high fever. The timely use of antipyretic agents can help to avoid high body temperature, which can also alleviate the discomfort caused by high body temperature in children to a certain extent, such as antipyretic drugs ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc. Moreover, the common preparations for children’s colds are also clearly stated in the Expert Consensus on the Standardized Diagnosis and Treatment of the Common Cold in Children in China (2013). Children with common cold can be cured through rest, careful care and reasonable diet, while children with heavy cold symptoms should use antipyretic drugs and symptomatic drugs under the guidance of doctors to reduce fever, cough, runny nose and other cold symptoms. It is important for children with colds to observe changes in their condition and to detect and treat complications in a timely manner. More care is needed for infants and children with low immune system or other underlying diseases. For children with colds, a comprehensive treatment should be taken according to their age, individual differences and conditions.