Patient's question:
The baby had a fever and cold a few days ago and took anti-inflammatory medication, which has stopped the fever, but the nasal discharge and cough haven't improved yet. It's better during the day, but coughs more severely at night. The anti-inflammatory medication is still being taken. After taking the anti-inflammatory medication, could you please ask the expert what's going on? What medicine should I use, or would it be better to use dietary methods like stewed pears with Fritillaria cirrhosa or decocted Houttuynia cordata?Doctor's answer:
You can drink pear soup cooked with Fritillaria cirrhosa, which is quite effective. Additionally, there needs to be caution regarding the child's nighttime cough—is it caused by allergies? Does the child have a history of allergies? Or a history of eczema? Are the parents allergic? If they have a history of allergies, they can take Montelukast for anti-inflammatory treatment. If it works well, it can be taken for a week temporarily. This is advice for the question "What causes severe nighttime coughing in babies," and I hope it helps. Wishing you good health!