Patient's question:
Three days ago, the doctor examined me and said the problem wasn't serious, so he prescribed medicine. One of them is Ma Gan Granules, which are for anti-inflammation. Besides the two tablets, I don't remember the name of the other one. I've taken it for three days, but it's still like this. Should I need an intravenous infusion...Doctor's answer:
It's easy for babies to catch colds, especially those with weak immunity. If the child has a slight fever, it's recommended to gently shake or pat their back frequently. This not only promotes blood circulation in the lungs but also helps loosen phlegm in the urinary tract, making it easier to expel.Here’s how to pat the back:
- Have the child lie half-upright or be held in a half-sitting position.
- The parent’s fingers should be slightly curled into a half-ring (like half a fist) and used to gently pat the child’s back, alternating sides.
- The force shouldn’t be too strong. Pat from top to bottom, from outside to inside, in sequence.
- Each side should be patted for 3–5 minutes, 2–3 times a day.
- Encourage the child to drink plenty of water; medication may not be necessary, and the condition won’t be serious.
Advice:
1. Drink plenty of plain water.
2. Use food to help moisturize the lungs and cool the blood, such as "Stewed Pears with Fritillaria and Rock Sugar." This is simple, safe, highly effective for moisturizing and cooling, and has no side effects. It can be consumed regularly, with a typical course lasting 5 days. The method is as follows:
Stewed Pears with Fritillaria and Rock Sugar:
- Choose a pear with a thick skin (no need to peel it). Wash the pear, hollow out the center stalk, and fill it with about 10–30 grams of rock sugar.
- Place the pear in a bowl and steam for 30–60 minutes. The pear will naturally release water.
- Use a metal spoon to scoop out the flesh along with the juice and consume it.
For severe phlegm, add 2–6 grams of "Fritillaria Powder." First, boil 100–200 cc of hot water for 5–10 minutes, then mix it with the above-stewed pears and consume it with the juice.
(The above dosage is for an adult weighing 50 kg. For children, adjust the amount based on their weight, e.g., a child weighing 25 kg would need half the adult dose: 25/50 = 1/2 portion).
(For infants, the pears can be mashed into a paste for feeding, or the juice can be given to babies directly).