Patient's question:
Symptom Description: The child is 2 years old. The night before yesterday, they ate a lollipop, and the next morning they started coughing. They have been coughing ever since, and the phlegm seems to be getting more and more. The phlegm sounds thick and difficult to cough up, and they cough frequently. I noticed that their tongue is bright red with no coating. I suspect it's a heat-induced cough caused by eating the lollipop, as they haven't eaten much else and show no other cold symptoms. I'm not sure if this judgment is correct.History of Treatment and Effect: No treatment has been administered yet, awaiting a response.
Desired Help: There are so many cough medications available. In the past, I have used "Fleming" and Amoxicillin for my child's cough, and the expectorant effect was quite good. I would like to know if there are traditional Chinese medicine options for heat-induced coughs that are as effective as these.
Doctor's answer:
Medications suitable for 2-year-old babies:1. Mild cold (sneezing, runny nose): Bao Ying Dan (wind-cold cold), Taurine Granules (wind-heat cold), Pearl and Monkey Jujube Powder, Xiao Er Bao Tai Kang (wind-heat), Xiao Er Gan Ma Li Ke, Fu Gan Lin Oral Liquid, Xiao Er Jin Dan.
2. Cold, cough: Hong Zao Ni Huang San, Bao Ying Dan, Xiao Er Gan Ma Li Ke, Xiao Er Qing Fei Oral Liquid (Tong Ren Tang), Xiao Er Ke Zhi Tang (), Qing Xuan Ke Zhi Lu.
3. Cough, excessive phlegm: Xiao Er Ke Zhi Tang (), Qing Fei Tan Huo Ke Li, Mucosolvan, Xiao Er Xiao Ji Ke Zhi Oral Liquid, Bao Ying Dan, Hong Zao Ni Huang San, Jian Er Qing Jie Ye.
4. Common antiviral medications: Ban Lan Gen (Chinese), Xin Bo Lin (Western).
5. Common anti-inflammatory drugs (antibiotics): Cefixime, Azithromycin, Amoxicillin, etc.