Patient's question:
Previously, the illness was characterized by no high fever, runny nose, cough, purulent oral lesions, red and swollen throat with pus blisters, occasional dry cough, refusal to eat or porridge, and willingness to drink only milk. The patient was mentally fatigued and clingy. After treatment at the local maternal and child health hospital, four intravenous drips and five nebulizations were administered, and the condition improved. However, high fever returned, requiring two more days of drips and nebulizations. Currently, the patient is in better spirits and has no high fever, but the throat is still slightly red, with a severe runny nose and cough. Due to the frequent use of intravenous drips, no further drips were administered, and some Western medicine was prescribed, but it has been ineffective, with persistent coughing and runny nose.Request for Assistance: There is a Chinese herbal formula for treating fever and cough: Ephedra 6g, Apricot Kernel 10g, Perilla Fruit 10g, Tangerine Peel 10g, Peucedanum Root 10g, Pinellia Tuber 10g, Citrus Peel 10g, Muxiang 10g, Poria 10g, Platycodon Root 10g, Scutellaria Root 10g, Pueraria Root 15g, Bambusoideae 15g, Licorice 6g. Because I (male, 33 years old) have taken this formula many times in the past with excellent results for cough, I now want to give it to my daughter to treat her cough. Can this herbal formula be given to her? If so, what is the dosage after the decoction is prepared? Are there any precautions to be aware of?
Doctor's answer:
This is generally not something to drink, as it is not very useful. This can soften abscesses. This is a symptom caused by a vitamin deficiency, which then leads to inflammation, pharyngitis, and other issues.Recommendation: This medicine has a lung-cleansing effect, but it cannot fundamentally treat the condition or improve digestive resistance. For the dosage, you must go to the hospital to get it prescribed, as dosages cannot be repeated online. You can also take it to relieve symptoms. Once the symptoms improve, go to the hospital for albumin injections. This will help prevent future illnesses.