Patient's question:
Patient Age: My four-year-old daughter is now almost four years old. Since she had pneumonia twice and was hospitalized at the ages of two and three, she has had recurrent coughing for a year. The cough is slightly relieved after taking medicine, but it starts again within a few days after stopping medication, with almost no interruption.Treatment History and Effectiveness: Taking medicine at small clinics has never been effective. She always goes to the hospital for anti-inflammatory drugs, but they never completely cure it. The cough fluctuates in severity, and this has gone on for over a year.
Desired Help: I sincerely ask for expert guidance on how to improve the treatment effect and how to eliminate the root cause. The prolonged cough worries me about her health, and I’m also concerned about the side effects of too much medication. I urgently seek help! Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
The baby's condition is considered to be bronchitis recurring repeatedly after pneumonia, which is known as lung yin deficiency symptoms in traditional Chinese medicine. This refers to the loss of lung qi's dispersion and dryness in the lungs leading to coughing. Chinese medicine can be used for nourishing yin and moistening the lungs. It is recommended to give the baby Chinese patent medicines that nourish yin, moisten the lungs, and clear the lungs of heat and blood, such as Baihe Gujin Wan, Chuanbei Piba Gao, or Piba Qingfei Lu. Choose one of these options. In the meantime, provide the baby with plenty of warm water to prevent catching a cold, and reduce the intake of spicy and irritating foods.