What should I do if a child has a persistent cough at night?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

In your case, it may be a wind-cold cold with coughing, which is caused by exposure to wind-cold. This condition is characterized by frequent coughing, thin and white sputum, clear nasal discharge, pale red tongue with thin white coating, heavy coughing sound, headache, body fever, and even shortness of breath in severe cases. It can be treated with San Yao Tang plus herbs that lower Qi and resolve phlegm.