Patient's question:
Medical history: The patient is male, 21 months old. His previous health condition was good. The current illness is as follows:1. Dry cough for 5-6 days. He coughs less when playing during the day, but coughing worsens when he sleeps, and it becomes more frequent at night. Vomiting occurs after coughing.
2. Increased frequency of drinking water.
Previous treatment and effectiveness: The patient was prescribed cough and anti-inflammatory medication at a community hospital, but the symptoms did not improve.
What help is needed:
1. Is it necessary to receive intravenous fluids for recovery?
2. If not, are there any feasible methods?
Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: This is mostly due to a certain degree of allergic bronchitis or allergic rhinitis.Advice and suggestions: Based on my experience, I recommend taking Chinese herbal decoctions orally to control symptoms. Chinese herbal decoctions are generally very effective in controlling allergic rhinitis attacks. Once the symptoms are controlled, consider comprehensive methods to improve immunity and reduce episodes:
1. During the summer "Sanfu" days (or regular treatment is even better) for "Winter Diseases Treated in Summer," also known as "Sanfu Acupoint Patches." Treatment is typically done for three to five days during each Sanfu period, and it can be continued for three to five years—very convenient. The therapeutic effect is usually better.
2. The regulation of Chinese medicine should go beyond conventional approaches, focusing on the patient's "deficiency" and "cold" aspects rather than just addressing symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, or coughing. This is the key to achieving better results.
3. To improve your constitution, you can take "Huangqi Granules" or "Yupingfeng Granules" for long-term use. Continuous consumption for several months can gradually improve your constitution and reduce or alleviate episodes. However, consistency is required, as there is no immediate effect in the short term.