Patient's question:
Feeling hot, sometimes vomiting, constipation, poor appetite, still in pretty good spirits, tongue is pink, slightly white coating on the surface of the tongue. Three days ago, the reason was taking the child to a convenience store at night and eating some ice cream. The cough and fever symptoms reappeared on the third night. Previous treatment and effectiveness: Took antibiotics like cephalexin and herbal liquid medicine, no more high fever now, but still coughing. The kind of assistance needed: Please help explain a few things.Doctor's answer:
Consider wind-cold cough.Medical advice: Wind-cold cough can be tried, but if the condition is not improved through self-care, it is recommended to seek medical treatment at a hospital and follow the doctor's advice for treatment.
For wind-heat type fever: In addition to the general symptoms of fever such as nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, and headache, patients may also experience high fever, thick yellow phlegm, sore throat (which usually occurs before the fever symptoms), phlegm that is typically yellow or black, and constipation.
Treatment should follow the principle of dispersing wind and clearing heat.