Patient's question:
...He is changing the dressing? Duration and persistence of the current illness: Mild cough started on the afternoon of the 25th and has continued until now. Current general condition: The cough is now more severe, and there is phlegm. Other:Doctor's answer:
1. Pear + Rock Sugar + Fritillaria: Cut the pear horizontally near the stem, remove the core, and place 2~3 pieces of rock sugar and 5~6 pieces of fritillaria (the fritillaria should be crushed into powder) inside. Put the pear back together and place it in a bowl, then steam for about 30 minutes. Give the patient the pear in two servings. This formula helps to moisten the lungs, stop coughing, and reduce phlegm.2. Boiled Radish Water: Wash the white radish, cut it into 4~5 thin slices, and place them in a small pot. Add half a bowl of water and bring it to a boil over the fire, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Let the water cool slightly before giving it to the baby. This formula is effective for treating wind-heat cough, dry nose and throat, and dry cough with little phlegm, and it works even better for patients under 2 years old.
3. Fritillaria Congee: Fritillaria (grams), rice (30 grams), and a moderate amount of sugar. Wash the fritillaria, place it in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and soak for 5~10 minutes. Then, decoct the fritillaria to extract the juice, add rice to cook into congee, and add sugar when it’s almost ready. Cook for another one or two boils before serving. Alternatively, grind the fritillaria into powder, take 1 gram of the powder each time, mix it into the congee, and serve once or twice a day for 3~5 days in a row. This helps to reduce phlegm, stop coughing, clear heat, and ventilate the lungs. When the patient has wind-heat cough, they can also eat winter melon stew, stir-fried loofah, stir-fried lotus root slices, or stir-fried bitter gourd, which also help to clear internal heat, dispel fire, and stop coughing.