My 6-yr old daughter recently began having a sore throat and cough 4 days ago. 3 days ago two non-colored blister-like pimples popped up on her nose, accompanied by a non-colored rash on her right side face above cheek area. She has sensitive skin, and generally uses aveeno products, but had used lotion on her face. I thought that s what it may have been from, until the rash became heavier and more red in color. Now it s thick patchy rash. She hasn t had a fever, only a cough and runny nose. She says the rash doesns t itch or hurt.
Hi...by what you quote I feel that your daughter might be having a viral sore throat or a streptococcal infection. I suggest you see your pediatrician and get a rapid streptococcal antigen test done. If it is positive then she will require antibiotics. If it is negative then it might be viral illness and doesn't require antibiotics at all. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor.  For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15 mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500 mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Regards -