Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving lately and crying non-stop. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. I was wondering, how should I handle my baby's slight cough?Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be a wind-cold cough, which is caused by exposure to wind-cold. This syndrome is characterized by frequent coughing, thin white sputum, clear nasal discharge, pale pink tongue with thin white coating, heavy coughing sound, headache, fever, and even shortness of breath. 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 system problem, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment, including gastric decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in children and ensure a balanced diet.