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. How should I handle a viral cold?Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be caused by a viral infection, for which there is no specific treatment. The main approach is to provide general supportive therapy and symptomatic treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine can be used, as herbal remedies may have some efficacy in alleviating symptoms of certain viral diseases and shortening the duration of illness. Based on the symptoms you described, it is mainly due to stomach heat and indigestion, leading to halitosis. Treatment should focus on clearing stomach heat and aiding digestion. You can take Qingwei San (a modified herbal formula) and follow a light diet, avoiding spicy and irritating foods.