Patient's question:
What's the reason for constantly coughing while sleeping?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may 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 sputum, clear nasal discharge, pale red tongue with thin white coating, heavy coughing sound, headache, slight 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 factors that can affect a child's respiratory system. If the child is diagnosed with a respiratory system issue, parents need to cooperate with the doctor in active treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child needs a balanced diet and should avoid stimulating and cold foods.