Patient's question:
Medical Description: Starting from late June, she has had a slight dry cough. Every morning when she wakes up, she coughs a few times, but it's not too severe. She has no symptoms during the day, and also has no symptoms while sleeping.History of Treatment and Effect: On June 23, she was seen at Yi Yuan, where she was found to have Mycoplasma pneumoniae positive. Later, she received a 5-day drip of Azithromycin, with a 3-day break, followed by another 5-day drip. After returning, she took another 5-day course of Azithromycin, with a 3-day break, followed by another 5-day course. The doctor said she was better, but even after the drips, she still had a slight cough in the morning, though not too severe. Now, I basically give her medicine every day—syrup, anti-inflammatory medication, and cold medicine.
Help Needed: My daughter is 5 years old. Now, I don't know what to do.
Doctor's answer:
1. Turmeric MilkTurmeric is known to treat viral infections, such as when a child shows symptoms of a cold or cough. You can mix turmeric powder into a cup of hot milk and give it to the child to drink every night. It not only provides immediate relief from symptoms like sore throat and runny nose but also supplies your child with rich calcium ions.
2. Vinegar-Fried Eggs
Vinegar-fried eggs are highly effective in treating various types of coughs. Take one egg and beat it in a bowl. Heat half a spoonful of vinegar in a pan over low heat, then add the eggs and stir-fry. Once the eggs are cooked, add a moderate amount of sugar, let them cool, and then eat them. Consume one in the morning and one in the evening. Generally, two doses are enough to stop coughing, and severe cases can be cured within three days.
3. Black Bean Water
Black beans have a miraculous effect in treating coughs. For coughs caused by colds, simply add black beans to a sufficient amount of water and steam them in an electric cooker. Drink the liquid to relieve the cough.