How to use medicine for a child with a runny nose, cough, and hiccups

Patient's question:

Nasal discharge for four or five days, cough for two days, occasional hiccups; took children's cold medicine and Amoxicillin for inflammation

Doctor's answer:

Your condition may be a wind-cold cough, caused by exposure to wind-cold. This syndrome is characterized by frequent coughing, thin white sputum, clear nasal discharge, pale red tongue with thin white coating, heavy coughing sound, headache, fever, and even shortness of breath. It can be treated with San Yao Tang plus herbs that regulate 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 for timely treatment, including gastric decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child should have a balanced diet and avoid stimulating and cold foods.