Patient's question:
My daughter felt hot while sleeping at night and might have pulled the blanket, initially experiencing only mild coughing. Last night, on December 2nd, she also started coughing while sleeping. She often coughs when she catches a cold. Previously, I gave her licorice tablets first, but when the coughing didn't subside, I gave her antibiotics like amoxicillin. That made her cough last for a long time. Since she has a hole in her eardrum, the doctor advised her to prevent severe coughing. Now, even with the above medications, it seems to have no effect at all. Could you please advise on how to use medications reasonably for her? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello: The children's hospital has combined the above several medicines into several varieties.Cough No. 1: Composed of Polygala, Amomum, and Potassium Iodide, it is used for general coughs and is suitable for both early and late stages.
Cough No. 2: This is Compound Licorice Syrup, which has a stronger antitussive effect than No. 1 but a slightly weaker expectorant effect. It should be used with caution for early-stage coughs.
Cough No. 3: Composed of Ephedrine and Ammonium Chloride, it has a strong bronchodilator effect and is used for asthmatic bronchitis.
Cough No. 4: Also known as Whooping Cough Mixture, it is composed of Potassium Bromide, Ephedrine, and Compound Licorice Syrup. It has a strong antitussive effect and can be used even if it is not severe whooping cough.
Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine cough and phlegm-relieving products are also very effective, such as Beibei Cough Syrup, Jizhi Syrup, Pear Paste, Laiyang Pear Granules, Snake Gall and Tangerine Peel Powder, and Snake Gall and Beibei Liquid, etc.