Patient's question:
8th evening, night dry coughDoctor's answer:
In your case, it might be a wind-cold cold with coughing, known as "wind-cold cough," a syndrome name. It refers to coughing caused by exposure to wind-cold. This syndrome is characterized by frequent coughing, thin and white sputum, clear nasal discharge, pale and slightly red tongue with thin white coating, heavy coughing sound, headache, body fever, and in severe cases, shortness of breath. It can be treated with San Yao Tang plus herbs that lower Qi and resolve phlegm. There are many reasons that can cause respiratory issues in children. If the child is diagnosed with a respiratory system problem, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, assist with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child should have a balanced diet and avoid stimulating and cold foods.