Patient's question:
Three or four days now. Coughing badly during the day, have taken Xiao Kuai Ke, Amoxicillin, cough syrup.Doctor's answer:
In your case, it might be a wind-cold cold with coughing, known as "wind-cold cough," a syndrome name. It refers to coughing caused by exposure to wind-cold. This syndrome is characterized by frequent coughing, thin and white phlegm, clear nasal discharge, pale and slightly red tongue with thin coating, heavy coughing sound, headache, body fever, and in severe cases, shortness of breath. It can be treated with San Yao Tang (Three Decoctions) plus herbs that lower Qi and resolve phlegm. There are many reasons that can cause respiratory issues in children. If the child is diagnosed with a respiratory system problem, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, including gastric decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should be mindful not to let their child develop picky eating habits and ensure a balanced diet.