Patient's question:
A 5-month-old baby has white, what should I do? Since December 2nd, they have had a cough, bronchitis, and now they are not coughing but have a lot of phlegm. Is the white related to bronchitis?Doctor's answer:
If the child's tongue coating is thick, it is due to the stomach Qi. Generally speaking, it is still attributed to the spleen. A thick tongue coating indicates that the stomach Qi is excessive or there is internal accumulation of food, where water and grains are not properly digested, or the spleen generates dampness. A red tongue with a yellow coating indicates excessive heat, while a pale or pale-red tongue with a white coating suggests qi deficiency that cannot transport dampness.I don’t know how old your child is. When using medicine for children, "too little is stagnant, and too much is harmful." Medication is generally not recommended, as these symptoms will gradually return to balance as the child grows.
My advice is to avoid giving your child random foods and to avoid overfeeding. Children’s internal organs are delicate. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is said, "Do not overwarm the child; always moderate clothing and feeding." Don’t overwrap the child in clothes out of fear of cold. The saying, "To keep a child healthy, always leave them with a bit of hunger and cold," is very meaningful.
Regarding dietary supplements, jujubes, Chinese yam, coix seed, and hawthorn are all excellent options. Adding them to daily rice porridge can enhance the spleen and stomach’s absorption, which is very beneficial.