Patient's question:
The child's cough won't go away, coughing every minute one or two times, coughing even while sleeping. Sometimes there's clear nasal discharge, and sometimes yellow nasal discharge. Is it wind-cold or wind-heat? It gets better for a while, then the cough returns. I want to know what to do.Doctor's answer:
According to the described symptoms, Traditional Chinese Medicine believes it is due to lung heat, and it is recommended to take Qingfei Tang (Purifying Lung Syrup) and heat-clearing and detoxifying herbs. In dietary and lifestyle adjustments (prevention and medicinal diet), avoid spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers, fish, shrimp, beef, mutton, seafood, scallions, garlic, ginger, chives, alcohol, milk, and all fried foods. It is advisable to consume more cooling vegetables and fruits, such as cabbage, spinach, mustard greens, cabbage, carrots, winter melon, loofah, pumpkin, tomatoes, bananas, apples, pears, lotus seeds, pineapples, sugarcane, and watermelons.Environment: Avoid staying in high-temperature environments for extended periods and minimize contact with computers and TVs.
Temperament: Always maintain a calm mood and avoid anger, irritability, or frustration.
Labor: Avoid overexertion, as movement is associated with yang energy. People prone to stomach issues should avoid sitting for long periods.