Patient's question:
Everyone will have a fever, cough, and vomiting. The weight is slightly low, and the child is thin. They have consumed four boxes of "Sanjing Gluconate Zinc Oral Solution" with no effect. Is it still necessary to continue drinking it? The child also frequently suffers from constipation (every 2-3 days).Medical History and Treatment Effects:
They have also taken "Children's Cough Syrup" and "Children's Compound Sulfamethoxazole Granules." Currently, the child occasionally coughs during the day but has severe coughing and vomiting when sleeping.
Help Needed:
The child has a stuffy nose (likely caused by air conditioning). Is the cough a cold cough or a heat cough? Is "Carbocysteine Oral Solution" suitable for a cold cough or a heat cough? How can the child avoid coughing and vomiting while sleeping?
Doctor's answer:
When a child is lying down, mucus flowing backward can irritate the throat, leading to coughing. It is recommended to elevate the child's head while sleeping to prevent severe coughing and episodes. Additionally, it is advised not to overfeed the child at night, as indigestion can also cause coughing. Appropriate oral digestive aids, such as radish soup, can be helpful.Upper respiratory infections caused by colds are often due to viral infections. Therefore, it is recommended to give the child plenty of plain water to drink regularly, which should help.