Patient's question:
These days, my boss said I'm not in good spirits and it's affecting my work performance. Actually, I don't want to, either. I often can't sleep at night, sometimes feel anxious and uncomfortable. If it gets worse, I'm worried it will affect my health and work. How should I treat a child's cough when they catch a cold?Doctor's answer:
Severe and frequent coughing is very harmful to the body. For severe dry cough, cough suppressants such as codeine syrup can be used for a short period to help alleviate the cough. For children with coughing accompanied by excessive, thick, and difficult-to-expel phlegm, expectorants such as Qutangling (Throat Soothing Syrup) and Tylenol Cold & Cough Syrup should be used. At the same time, it is important to ensure that the child has adequate fluid intake to thin the phlegm, which helps in its expulsion.