Patient's question:
Frequent coughing and runny noseDoctor's answer:
In your case, it might be a wind-cold cold with coughing, 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 red tongue with thin white coating, heavy coughing sound, headache, body fever, and even shortness of breath in severe cases. It can be treated with San Yao Tang plus herbs that lower Qi and resolve phlegm. There are many triggers for respiratory systems in children. If the child is diagnosed with 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.