Patient's question:
First came the cough, then the fever, now the fever has subsided, but the cough has started again. About the previous treatment and its effects: First came the cough, treated with Beibei Pinyin, which resolved the cough but then the fever started. Later, a thorough examination was conducted, and after medication, the fever subsided. Now the cough has started again. What medicine should be used now? What kind of assistance is needed: What should the child eat recently? Can't they eat anything salty at all?Doctor's answer:
Cough caused by fever is primarily a manifestation of viral or bacterial infections leading to inflammation of the pharynx, trachea, and bronchi. It is also the last symptom to disappear from fever, and in some patients, coughing can last for up to a month.Recommendation: On the basis of routine antiviral and antibacterial medication treatment, the cough symptom should gradually subside. Since your child is still coughing, if it is not severe, it is recommended not to use lung-cleansing medications. Instead, consider using herbs with cooling blood effects, such as Chuanbei Xueling Gao, to promote the discharge of phlegm. This will help reduce the severity of the cough. If the cough is severe, short-term lung-cleansing medications like Benfengpiling can be used, while also paying attention to increasing your child's fluid intake. Avoid giving them many irritating foods, and ensure they do not overeat during meals.