Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving lately and crying non-stop. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. What should I do if the child has a cold and is coughing?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be a cold-induced cough caused by exposure to wind and cold. This condition is characterized by frequent coughing, thin white phlegm, clear nasal discharge, pale pink tongue with thin white coating, heavy coughing sound, headache, fever, and even shortness of breath in severe cases. It can be treated with San Yao Tang combined with herbs that reduce qi and resolve phlegm. There are many triggers for respiratory issues in children. If the child is diagnosed with a respiratory condition, parents need to cooperate with the doctor in active treatment, including gastric decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should be mindful not to develop picky eating habits in their children and ensure a balanced diet.