Question
How to deal with the problem of dry mouth and bad breath in children?
Answer
From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, children’s bad breath is often associated with excessive liver, gallbladder, and stomach fire, as well as damp-heat, and may also be related to oral or gingival inflammation. It is advisable to seek experienced traditional Chinese medical practitioners for diagnosis and treatment, and to use traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. Additionally, adjusting diet is very important, including avoiding spicy, greasy foods, abstaining from alcohol, reducing intake of seafood and allergenic substances, maintaining smooth bowel movements, and keeping a positive emotional state. In terms of Western medicine, consideration can be given to taking metronidazole fenbufen capsules, berberine tablets, and cefradine tablets for treatment.