Patient's question:
Previously, the condition was without high fever, runny nose, cough, purulent oral lesions, red and swollen throat with pus blisters, occasional dry cough, no appetite or rice, only willing to drink milk, and fatigue with clinginess. After treatment at the local maternal and child health hospital, four intravenous drips and five nebulizations were administered, and the condition improved. However, high fever returned, and two more drips with nebulizations were given. Now, the condition is better with improved spirits and no high fever, but the throat is still slightly red, with significant runny nose and cough. Since many drips have already been administered, no more were given, and some Western medicine was prescribed, but the effect is poor, with persistent cough and runny nose.Request for assistance: There is a Chinese herbal formula for treating fever and cough: Ephedra 6g, Apricot Kernel 10g, Perilla Fruit 10g, Tangerine Peel 10g, Peucedanum Root 10g, Pinellia Tuber 10g, Akebia Bark 10g, Muxiang 10g, Poria 10g, Platycodon Root 10g, Scutellaria Root 10g, Pueraria Root 15g, Bambusoideae 15g, Licorice 6g. Because I (male, 33 years old) have taken this formula many times before with excellent results for cough, I now want to give it to my daughter to treat her cough. Can this herbal formula be given to her? If yes, what is the dosage after the decoction is prepared? Are there any precautions to take?
Doctor's answer:
This is generally not something you should drink; it's useless. This can soften abscesses. This is a symptom caused by a vitamin deficiency, which then leads to inflammation, pharyngitis, and other issues.Recommendation: This medication has a lung-cleansing effect, but it cannot fundamentally treat the condition or boost your digestive resistance. For the dosage, you should only obtain it from a hospital, as it cannot be prescribed online. You can also take it to alleviate symptoms. Once the symptoms improve, go to the hospital for albumin injections to help prevent future illnesses.