Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving lately and crying non-stop. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. Could you please tell me if it's okay for a child with a cold and cough to drink mushroom stewed chicken soup?Doctor's answer:
If you have a cough, it's best not to eat mushroom stewed chicken soup, as mushrooms are considered an irritant. Common cold medicines like Johnson Tylenol PM, Huzhong Children's Paracetamol and Chlorpheniramine Granules, should also be used. Additionally, it's important to get rest, supplement with vitamins, eat more fruits and vegetables, and pay attention to whether it could be viral influenza, tonsillitis, otitis media, or possibly pneumonia with mild symptoms. See a doctor for a clear diagnosis before discussing treatment. First and foremost, it's crucial to promptly control the temperature to prevent high fever seizures, and use fever-reducing medication. Then, treatment should be targeted at the underlying cause.