Patient's question:
Child is 6 years old, stuffy nose, coughing. A few days ago, there was yellow nasal discharge, now clear nasal discharge. Palms and soles are hot. What medicine can be taken?Coughing is severe. Patient is male, 6 years old. Previously had bacterial infection. Cough has not improved. Could not sleep last night due to coughing. Temperature is normal.
Previous treatment and effectiveness: Cannot use sulfa drugs or penicillin drugs. What kind of help is desired: Wants to choose traditional Chinese medicine for cough treatment. Also wants to clear the child's heat.
Doctor's answer:
I will explain your question. Based on the situation you described, it is inferred that "6-year-old with stuffy nose and cough, had yellow nasal discharge a few days ago, now clear nasal discharge, palms and soles are hot" according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) speculation, is caused by excessive lung fire, which can be regulated with Chinese medicine.Advice: Chinese medicine with the effect of thoroughly clearing lung fire includes "Xiao'er Niuhuang Qingfei San." This is an ancient formula that has been used for a long time in clinical diagnosis. It can usually be found in pharmacies and has excellent effects in clearing the lungs, cooling blood, and thoroughly removing lung heat. When used in combination with antibiotics, it can help the baby recover from the condition in a very short time.