Patient's question:
My child sweats very easily. During the alternating seasons of cold and heat, he often catches a cold. The cough from the cold always takes a long time to recover. This time, his cold has been recurring for fifteen days, and no medication seems to help. My child is 6 years old and frequently suffers from thirst and colds. How should I use medication for him?Doctor's answer:
Based on the child's current symptoms, it should be a cold caused by catching a cold or a viral infection, with recurring symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose. It is recommended to first go to the hospital for relevant and thorough examinations. If it is a wind-heat cold, oral traditional Chinese medicine with the function of clearing heat and detoxifying should be taken for treatment. On a daily basis, it is important to drink plenty of water and avoid foods to prevent the possibility of worsening the clinical symptoms.