Patient's question:
My son has been constantly coughing without phlegm these days, but he hasn't had any phlegm. I don't know how to manage it. What are the reasons for dry cough without phlegm in children?Doctor's answer:
Children's physical immunity is weaker than that of adults. They are also particularly prone to illness. Children are considered "pure yang bodies" and tend to have a hot body temperature, making them susceptible to lung heat. Lung heat cough is often characterized by recurrent coughing, excessive phlegm, dry mouth, sore throat, constipation, reddish urine, body heat, red tongue, thin yellow greasy coating, and other symptoms. The treatment for lung heat cough should focus on clearing lung fire, ventilating the lungs, calming breathlessness, and resolving blood stasis to stop coughing. It can be treated with both medication and dietary therapy. In addition to medication, patients should pay attention to a light diet and can consume appropriate foods, such as those that help with phlegm, heat, and cough. It is usually necessary to ensure sufficient rest, engage in appropriate physical exercise, and improve their overall constitution.