Patient's question:
A fever, followed by persistent coughing. Past treatment and effectiveness: She has been taking anti-inflammatory and cough-suppressant medications, as well as lung-purifying syrups. Almost all common cough medicines on the market have been tried. When seen at the hospital, the doctor said there was nothing seriously wrong, but the child continues to cough...Doctor's answer:
The protective reflex action of the human body to completely clear secretions or foreign bodies from the respiratory tract. Although it has its advantageous side, severe and prolonged coughing can cause the respiratory tract to become irritated. It is important to correctly distinguish between general coughing and cough-variant asthma to prevent misdiagnosis. Treating cough requires identifying the type of cough, and both Western and Chinese medicines can be used, but dietary therapy is considered the best.Home Remedies
[Remedy 1]
Perilla leaves, apricot kernels, ginger, and brown sugar, each 10 grams. Crush the perilla leaves and apricot kernels into a paste. Slice the ginger and simmer it with the paste, then strain the liquid and remove the solids. Add brown sugar and cook for another half hour to dissolve it. Drink 2–3 times a day. This remedy dispels wind-cold and stops coughing, making it effective for coughs caused by wind-cold.
[Remedy 2]
6–10 grams of bitter apricot kernels, 3 slices of ginger, and 100 grams of white radish. Crush the herbs and add 400 milliliters of water. Simmer over low heat until the liquid is reduced to 100 milliliters. A tiny amount of sugar can be added for flavoring. Take one dose daily, divided into smaller servings. This remedy dispels cold, reduces phlegm, and stops coughing, making it suitable for coughs caused by wind-cold.