Patient's question:
Symptom Description: The baby has had a cough for a week after catching a cold, with no improvement. Currently, there is clear nasal discharge and cough with phlegm.History of Treatment and Effect: Took Azithromycin orally and Jizhi Syrup.
Help Needed: How can the baby get better quickly?
Doctor's answer:
Based on your description of your child's condition, it is likely that the symptoms are caused by bronchitis. I suggest giving your child azithromycin granules, Feilike Huijie, and Xiao'er Ganmao Qingre Keli orally. Encourage your child to drink more water, pay attention to their diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and maintain a light diet. Also, make sure to keep them warm.The recurrent cough you mentioned, especially worsening at night, is primarily due to yin deficiency of the lungs leading to yin deficiency with internal heat. This is closely related to a weak constitution and exposure to cold. Since this type of cough is functional in nature, it is advisable to take your child to a professional TCM doctor for a comprehensive evaluation and treatment. Encourage them to rest more, maintain a light diet, avoid staying up late, and pay attention to keeping warm. Wishing your child a speedy recovery.