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 quickly treat infant cough with phlegm?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 combined with herbs that regulate qi and resolve phlegm. Generally, it is recommended not to exceed 38°C, and fever-reducing medication is not necessary. Physical cooling methods such as alcohol rubs and warm water washing on the face and forehead can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38°C, ibuprofen suspension or naproxen can be taken.