Patient's question:
1.5-year-old baby has been coughing almost every morning for nearly two months, with only two coughs each time, no coughing during the day or at night; sometimes the throat feels hoarse after coughing; after a thorough examination at the hospital, including X-rays and blood tests, all results were normal. The doctor diagnosed it as upper airway cough syndrome and prescribed a 5-day course of inhalation therapy. After completing the treatment, the symptoms improved significantly, and the cough reduced. The baby returned for a follow-up check, and the doctor prescribed another 9-day course of inhalation therapy, stating the dosage had been reduced. After completing this treatment, the baby had no cough for three or four days and did not return to the hospital for a follow-up. However, the baby has started coughing again every morning, with symptoms similar to those before the inhalation therapy. What should the baby be treated with? Or should they take any medication? Additionally, the baby has recently been experiencing constipation, but their appetite and naps are normal. The baby does not have allergies.Doctor's answer:
Dear Consultee,I have read your description of your baby's condition and believe that this situation should be treated with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In TCM, this condition is believed to be caused by yin deficiency. Similar herbal medications can be taken orally. For example, Baihe Gujin Wan (Lily Bulb Solidifying Gold Pill). For such conditions, it has a certain therapeutic effect. You can give your baby one-fifth of a pill twice a day.
Wishing the little one a speedy recovery and a healthy body and a wonderful life.