Question
The child has developed pneumonia and cough with dry stools and white spots on the nails, and has had longer intervals between bowel movements since four months old. Despite treatment with traditional Chinese and Western medicine, the symptoms still recur frequently, often accompanied by colds. What methods should be adopted to alleviate the child’s suffering?
Answer
When a child experiences pneumonia and cough with heat in the lungs, it is recommended to increase fluid intake and maintain a light diet, reducing the consumption of greasy foods to alleviate the heat condition. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment may involve using herbs that clear heat in the lungs and resolve phlegm. In Western medicine, appropriate medication should be chosen based on the severity of the cold, bronchitis, or bronchitis. Combining comprehensive treatment strategies from both traditional Chinese and Western medicine with daily care can help improve the child’s symptoms.