Patient's question:
My child has been coughing for half a month. During the day, they basically don't cough, but at night, they cough for about half an hour. Neither injections nor medication have been effective. I just took them to get an IV today.Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be a wind-cold cough, which is caused by exposure to wind-cold. This syndrome is characterized by frequent coughing, thin white sputum, clear nasal discharge, pale red tongue with thin white coating, heavy coughing sound, headache, slight fever, and in severe cases, shortness of breath. It can be treated with San Yao Tang plus herbs that reduce qi and resolve phlegm. There are many factors that can affect a child's respiratory system. If the child is diagnosed with a respiratory condition, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment, including gastric decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child should have a balanced diet and avoid stimulating and cold foods.