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. How can I help my baby with a cough and phlegm?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 pink 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 reduce qi and resolve phlegm.If the baby has a stuffy nose and mild cough, and has been exposed to coughing and sputum patients, the possibility of the baby catching a cold is very high. Since the baby is too young, it is recommended to seek treatment early rather than letting the baby endure it on their own, as this can easily worsen the condition. If possible, it is best to visit a hospital for a check-up. Alternatively, oral medications like Nalpaz or Aichang can be given, as both are cold medications with relatively few side effects. Drink plenty of water.