Patient's question:
These days, my boss said I'm not in good spirits, which has affected my work performance. Actually, I didn't mean to, either. I often can't sleep at night, sometimes feel anxious and uncomfortable. If it gets worse, I'm worried it will affect my health and work. What should I do if a child has a severe cough at night?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 sputum, 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 Saniao Decoction combined with herbs that regulate qi and resolve phlegm. Based on your symptoms, anti-inflammatory treatment may be necessary, and intravenous drip therapy can be used in conjunction with Chinese herbal medicine to strengthen the spleen, dry dampness, and resolve phlegm. Er Chen Decoction can be modified for this purpose.