How to Alleviate a Child’s Dry Cough Symptoms

Question

The child is 8 years old and has been suffering from a persistent dry cough without phlegm for a long time, and the treatment has been ineffective. Inquiry about medications that can cure or at least effectively control the symptoms.

Answer

Based on your description and recent similar cases, your condition may be due to viral infection, particularly caused by the herpes zoster virus leading to herpangina. It is recommended to add traditional Chinese medicine for clearing heat and detoxification to the regular anti-inflammatory treatment, such as Chuanxinlian Capsules. For coughing, you can use Nianci’an, and for treating pharyngitis, you can use Manyan Shu Liang. We hope these medications will help alleviate your symptoms.