Patient's question:
Patient: Boy, 4 years old, frequently coughs.Current condition:
1. Persistent dry cough, worsens after crying.
2. Does not like to eat.
3. No fever, no runny nose, no symptoms of a cold.
4. Has frequently coughed in the past.
Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be a wind-cold cold cough, known as "wind-cold cough," a syndrome name. It is a cough caused by exposure to wind-cold. This syndrome is characterized by frequent coughing, thin and white sputum, clear nasal discharge, pale pink tongue with thin white coating, heavy coughing sound, headache, body fever, and in severe cases, shortness of breath. It can be treated with San Yao Tang plus herbs that lower Qi and resolve phlegm. There are many causes of respiratory diseases in children. If the child is confirmed to have a respiratory system issue, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in their children and maintain a balanced diet.