Patient's question:
A 8-month-old boy has been coughing with a feeling of phlegm that he cannot cough up. What could be the reason? He was coughing like this two days ago as well, and it has been about half a month since it started to improve.Doctor's answer:
You and I, we are very happy to help you. Since the child has been coughing for quite a long time, it is usually because their vital energy has been damaged. Carefully observe how the child shows signs of dry mouth and dry tongue, mainly by observing how dry their lips are. If the lips are dry and accompanied by coughing with phlegm that cannot be expelled, it is recommended to take Yangyin Qingfei Oral Liquid orally. If it does not improve, it is suggested to go to the hospital for relevant tests, including a blood test, Mycoplasma pneumoniae and C-reactive protein, and have a chest X-ray taken to check for any major issues. If there are no serious problems, find a TCM doctor to prescribe some herbal decoctions to try.