Patient's question:
Some indigestion occurred, and after dry coughing twice, it improved. Appetite returned. Later, coughing started. It was mostly at night, not very intense during the day, but more frequent at night. There was some phlegm in the throat, but not much, occasional rales were heard, and there was a bad smell in the mouth! 10 days of previous treatment and its effects: ...Doctor's answer:
Key points for careful observation to confirm if your baby has lung heat cough:1. You can check your baby's tongue to see if it's red and if there's white coating with yellow spots on it;
2. Look at the sides of your baby's index finger, specifically the part closest to the nail bed. The area near the thumb is the focus. Gently use your thumb to push along this area and observe the color change. A pale red indicates wind-cold, while a deep red indicates wind-heat!
If the medication you give your baby works and improves the cough and phlegm, it means it's the right treatment. If there's no effect or if your baby experiences nausea and vomiting, it's best to switch medications. You can also use some heat-clearing, lung-expanding, and lung-cooling herbs. However, the medicine should not be excessively cold, as your baby's constitution is delicate. It's recommended to consult a licensed traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospital. Avoid self-medication to prevent complications, which can make treatment more difficult.
The above advice is for the question, "Is this lung heat cough?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!