Patient's question:
Sick for three days, rash on the mouth and buttocks, treated at Henan Provincial Maternal and Child Health HospitalDoctor's answer:
For acute-phase symptoms such as low-grade fever or no fever, runny nose, cough, sore throat, or poor appetite and nausea, the "Yinqiao Powder" formula can be used. If there is persistent high fever, dense distribution of sores on the mouth, hands, feet, buttocks, and limbs, the "Qingwen Baiedu Yin" formula can be used. For complications such as high fever that does not subside, frequent coughing, and shortness of breath, the "Jizhao Lianhuang Wan combined with Shenfu Tang" formula can be used.During the recovery phase of the illness, for children with dry mouth and sore throat, Shachen Maidong Tang can be used with Shengdihuang and Lugen to nourish yin and generate fluids, clear heat, and moisten the throat. If the child develops sores in the mouth, one of the following can be applied to the affected area: Xigua Shuang, Bingpeng San, or Xili San. For severe sores on the hands and feet, one of the following can be used with sesame oil for topical application: Ruyijinhuang San or Qingdai San.