Patient's question:
Child has a cough with phlegm for more than 5 months, taking medicine but it doesn't work. How can it be cured?History of previous treatment and its effectiveness: Taking medicine but it doesn't work.
What kind of assistance is needed: What kind of prescription can cure it?
Doctor's answer:
Upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, acute laryngitis, and other conditions can all cause coughing.Recommendation: It is recommended that you visit the hospital promptly to determine the underlying cause of your cough. It is important to correctly distinguish between ordinary cough and cough-variant asthma to avoid misdiagnosis.
Treatment for cough should be based on the type of cough. Both Western and Chinese medicine can be used, but dietary therapy is considered the best approach. Examples include white fungus chicken congee, sand root lily bulb duck soup, and apricot kernel pig lung congee.
When using traditional Chinese medicine such as Qingfei Tang (Pulmonary Cleansing Syrup), it is important to note that the properties of the medicine vary, including being cold, hot, warm, or cool. It must be taken according to the specific symptoms.
Ensure adequate deep sleep during the day and avoid places with heavy dust and severe air pollution to prevent worsening the condition.