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-ups haven't helped. What should I do if the baby has a cough for two weeks?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it might be a cold-induced cough caused by exposure to wind and cold. This condition is characterized by frequent coughing, thin white phlegm, clear nasal discharge, pale pink 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 (Three Decoctions) combined with herbs that regulate qi and resolve phlegm.Hello, for a child with fever, the first choice is usually physical cooling. If the temperature is below 38.5°C, you can frequently use warm water to bathe the child. Use a warm towel to wipe the limbs and back until the skin turns slightly red (avoid the chest, abdomen, and neck areas, as they are sensitive and prone to shivering). Repeat every twenty minutes to effectively lower the temperature.