Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop recently. Even the hospital check-ups haven't helped. Could you please advise on what to do when a child over two years old has a cold and cough that won't go away?Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be a wind-cold cough, caused by exposure to wind-cold. This syndrome is characterized by frequent coughing, thin white phlegm, clear nasal discharge, pale red tongue with thin white coating, heavy coughing sound, headache, body fever, and even shortness of breath in severe cases. It can be treated with San Yao Tang plus herbs that lower Qi and resolve phlegm. There are many reasons that can cause respiratory issues in children. If the child is diagnosed with a respiratory condition, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, including gastric decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child should have a balanced diet and avoid stimulating and cold foods.