Patient's question:
Doctor, the baby is coughing, with phlegm. It's okay during the day, especially when taking a nap, coughing is more frequent. The day before yesterday, it had a fever, but after taking fever-reducing medicine, the fever went away, but the cough and phlegm persisted, along with a runny nose. Can medicine be taken? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Your baby's condition exhibits symptoms of a cough according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM believes that the primary cause is due to improper diet and lifestyle, leading to exposure to wind-cold. Currently, oral administration of wind-dispelling, cold-clearing, lung-purifying, and phlegm-removing granules such as Wind-Clearing Cold-Dispelling Lung-Cleansing Phlegm-Expelling Granules and Phlegm-Expelling Cough-Relieving Granules can be used. However, it is necessary to revisit the pediatric department of the hospital for a check-up to determine if there is tracheal or lung infection, and comprehensive treatment evaluation may be required if necessary. The above advice is in response to the question "Is it okay to take medicine for a cough with phlegm during the day?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!