Patient's question:
50-day-old girl, coughing, without fever. The house has underfloor heating, with a temperature of 24°C. The humidity is unclear, but adults feel their throats are quite dry. Should she be taken to the hospital for a thorough examination? (Yu Qi, female, 2 months)Doctor's answer:
The situation you described requires careful observation of whether the child has symptoms of wheezing or difficulty breathing in addition to coughing. If the cough is not severe, it can be monitored at home and is likely a viral infection with self-limiting characteristics. It could also be a respiratory infection cough caused by dry air at home. For the Baishi Granules, the key is to ensure the child drinks plenty of water, use a humidifier at home to maintain a humidity level of 50% to 60%.