Patient's question:
My child seems fine during the day, but at night when it's time to sleep, they cough severely sometimes even to the point of vomiting. However, they don't have a runny nose or a fever, and sometimes their forehead feels cool. They don't sleep well. I've taken them to both Western and Chinese medicine doctors, but the coughing still persists. Please help?Doctor's answer:
According to the child's condition description, the main symptom is the recurrence of cough. Currently, the focus is on consulting the cause and further measures.1. From the patient's condition, considering the recurrence of this symptom, it may be due to infectious factors causing tracheitis.
2. For this situation, symptomatic treatment can be provided with medications such as Jizhi Tangjiang (Quick-Relief Syrup) to expel phlegm and suppress cough. It is important to pay attention to preventing colds and drinking more water.
3. If necessary, it is important to promptly visit the pediatric clinic at the local hospital for follow-up. Diagnostic measures such as chest X-rays should be taken to further confirm the diagnosis, provide symptomatic treatment, and, if the condition is infectious, start antibiotic treatment in a timely manner.