Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop recently. Even the hospital check-ups haven't helped. I'm wondering if coughing in children is better treated with massage or scraping.Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be a wind-cold cough, which is caused by exposure to wind and cold. This syndrome is characterized by frequent coughing, thin white sputum, clear nasal discharge, pale pink tongue with thin white coating, heavy coughing sound, headache, body fever, and even shortness of breath in severe cases. It can be treated with San Yao Tang plus herbs that lower Qi and resolve phlegm. It is recommended to take antibiotics such as Azithromycin or Cefixime granules for anti-inflammatory treatment. Drink plenty of water and avoid spicy and irritating foods.