Patient's question:
A 3-year-old child has a cold with yellow nasal discharge and persistent phlegm in their throat. It has been about ten days, and the condition has not improved yet. What medicine should be taken to treat it?Previous treatment and effectiveness: The child took two sets of traditional Chinese medicine for lung heat. Additionally, they took Banlangen granules, Xiangju granules, and Compound Aminophenylbutazone capsules. After taking these, other symptoms improved, but the child still frequently has yellow nasal discharge and phlegm in their throat.
What kind of help is needed: What medicine can help recover faster?
Doctor's answer:
If the child only has a runny nose without other symptoms, it should be caused by a stomachache. If accompanied by symptoms like cough or fever, then it is a fever. Generally, for a runny nose with yellow mucus, cold medicine should be used for wind-heat type. It is best to take the child to the hospital for a trace element test to check the results and determine the type of fever, so that the medication can be targeted accordingly. Pay attention to giving the child more water and fruits regularly.