Patient's question:
At first, the child had clear nasal discharge, but after a few days, they started coughing. The coughing was severe around 3 a.m. and improved in the morning after waking up. The coughing was better during the day. The child took medicine for three days. This morning, the child had yellow nasal discharge with some blood streaks, and they were developing eye discharge. The throat was slightly red, and the cough seemed to be getting worse.Past Treatment and Effectiveness:
The child was given medicine for three days, but it had no effect.
Help Needed:
The child is coughing, and I want to know if it's due to cold exposure or internal heat. What medicine should be used?
Doctor's answer:
This symptom is associated with infant upper respiratory tract infection and pharyngitis. Relief from cough requires timely anti-inflammatory and antiviral treatment. If treated with traditional Chinese medicine, it is necessary to differentiate between cold and heat, as well as deficiency and excess, as this is difficult to determine online and requires face-to-face diagnosis. Therefore, it is recommended to use Western medicine treatment. Currently, most cases of the flu are caused by influenza viruses, and treatment is primarily based on antiviral therapy, with azithromycin used in combination for better effects. For severe cough, expectorant and cough-relieving medications such as Jujube Red Phlegm Cough Granules should be taken. When fever occurs, physical cooling is the preferred method, and if necessary, fever-reducing medication can be taken to lower body temperature. Rest and increased fluid intake are also important.