Patient's question:
Hoarseness for five days. Previous treatment and effectiveness: On the first day, there was a slight cough, and anti-inflammatory medication was given. On the third day, the child had a fever and went to the hospital. The doctor listened and said there were no issues with the trachea or lungs, and prescribed fever-reducing and anti-inflammatory medication. After taking it for two days, the child no longer had a runny nose or high fever, but suddenly the hoarseness returned, and there was still coughing at night. During the day, there was basically no coughing. The child went to the hospital again and received two days of Cepharanthin injections. Now, the hoarseness is still there, and there is still coughing at night, with basically no coughing during the day.Hello, is this a sign that the symptoms are improving or that they have worsened? What should be done?
Doctor's answer:
Considering it may be a recurrence of pharyngitis, the main symptoms of acute pharyngitis are abrupt onset, initial dryness and burning sensation in the throat; followed by pain, with throat pain often more pronounced when swallowing saliva than during defecation; may be accompanied by fever, headache, loss of appetite, and body aches; if it affects the larynx, it may also cause hoarseness and cough.Recommendations:
Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment:
- If there is severe chills, mild fever, no sweating, and a floating pulse, Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction) can be taken orally.
- If there is severe fever and mild chills, Yin Qiao San (Forsythia and Forsythia Decoction) can be taken orally. Additionally, Huang Lian Jie Du Wan (Gentian Detoxifying Pill), Qu Du Xiao Yan Wan (Poison-Dispelling and Anti-Inflammatory Pill), and Liu Shen Wan (Six Pill) can also be taken orally.
- Locally, Bing Bo San or Xi Lei San can be blown into the throat.
- Acupuncture at the following points can help reduce inflammation and improve blood circulation: Jiache (ST6), Hegu (LI4), Shaoshang (LU11), or jaw angle isolation.