Patient's question:
The child first had three days of yellow nasal discharge, and after three days, occasional sneezing and coughing appeared.What kind of help is desired: Please ask what this condition is and what medication should be used?
Doctor's answer:
The common cold is medically referred to as "upper respiratory tract infection," often abbreviated as "URI." Children have delicate internal organs, making them susceptible to lung damage from external pathogens and internal injuries, leading to coughing. External pathogens such as cold, heat, and dryness infiltrate and affect the lungs, causing lung Qi to ascend and stagnation in the spleen, which generates dampness and phlegm. Accumulated phlegm-dampness obstructs lung Qi, impairing its smooth flow. Those with a weak constitution may suffer from prolonged coughing, leading to fluid depletion and the rise of deficient fire.I recommend using traditional Chinese medicine formulas such as:
Jieji Ning sou Koufuye (Decoction for Relieving Muscle Aches and Calming Cough), Qingxuan Qingfei Keli (Granules for Clearing Heat and Promoting Lung Health), Xiaoqinglong Chongji (Granules for Treating Wind-Cold and Phlegm), Xiangsu San Zhengchaji (Decoction for Relieving Wind-Cold and Strengthening the Spleen), Feire Kuchuan Koufuye (Liquid for Treating Lung Heat and Cough), Jinzhen Koufuye (Liquid for Strengthening the Immune System), Xiaoshiqingfei Chongji (Granules for Clearing Heat and Promoting Lung Health), Yuyingfeng San (Powder for Strengthening the Body's Resistance), Tongkang Pian (Tablets for Treating Children's Illnesses), and Huangqi Keli (Granules for Strengthening the Spleen and Lung Qi).