Question
A child has been suffering from a persistent cough with runny nose for many days, with excessive yellow sticky phlegm and a hacking sound in the throat. The onset was on October 8, 2009, and the child has been diagnosed with bronchitis and sinusitis. After a month of medication treatment, there has been no significant improvement. How should this situation be handled?
Answer
Based on the described condition, the child may be suffering from an inflammatory condition caused by lung heat. It is recommended to undergo regular anti-inflammatory treatment. Since the course of the disease is prolonged, a longer period of treatment may be required. In terms of diet, it is advisable to eat lightly, drink plenty of water, and consider using some herbal remedies that clear heat and resolve phlegm, such as Juhe Liangxue Wan or Lingyang Qingfei Wan.