Patient's question:
Medical Description: My child is 5 years old. He has been coughing since May of this year until now. During this period, we have visited several hospitals and doctors for treatment, but it has not improved yet. Could you please advise the doctors on how to treat this condition effectively?History of Treatment and Effects: In terms of treatment, we initially took medication prescribed by a doctor (which included both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine). The effects were quite good, but the condition worsened after three days.
Help Needed: Please, doctors, could you provide a good prescription or any helpful suggestions? We really need your help!
Doctor's answer:
Boiled White Radish Water: If a child has a persistent cough for several days and has difficulty sleeping at night, you can buy a few white radishes. Each night, cut half of a radish into slices and boil them in plain water. Once the radish is cooked, strain the water into a teacup or small bowl and drink it after it has cooled slightly. The cough will be reduced. Drinking it for several consecutive days can help cure the cough.Dried Shiitake Mushrooms Stewed with Pear Juice: Pears can moisten the lungs, cool the heart, reduce phlegm, and lower fire. The double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) in shiitake mushrooms produces interferon in the body, which can eliminate viruses. Using the dietary therapy of "stewed dried shiitake mushrooms with pear juice" to prevent and treat dry coughs in autumn and winter, and eliminate infections, generally shows results within two or three days of consumption. Peel and slice 4 pear fruits, then squeeze the juice. Wash and slice 200 grams of dried shiitake mushrooms, add an appropriate amount of water and rock sugar, and stew together. Once the mushrooms are cooked, eat them with the soup in two servings, morning and evening.