Question
My child always has a cough, and the anti-inflammatory and cough medicine we have taken has not worked. It’s worse when they go to bed in the morning, coughing every 10-15 minutes, and their throat is always hoarse and their voice unclear. They cough a bit when they go to bed at night. They started coughing on November 26, 2009, and it’s December 15 today, and they have been coughing the whole time. Previous treatment and effectiveness: The doctor prescribed Cefixime dry suspension, Keqing Qingfei syrup, Weiyuanli tablets. The doctor said that my child also has a little sinusitis. I feel that the medicine prescribed by the doctor is not effective, and I am seeking assistance on what to do: What medicine should be taken? Can take Rosuvastatin granules, pediatric expectorant cough granules, fever granules for treatment. Use one loquat fruit to make tea. Cut the loquat into pieces, pour boiling water over it for 10 minutes after boiling, and drink it without restriction. Take 1-2 times a day, one each time. 1). Always maintain appropriate indoor temperature and humidity, fresh air 2). Implement dietary adjustment, prefer light and easy-to-digest foods, and consume refreshing cooling foods with soft texture and juicy content. Such as oranges, tangerines, pineapples, sugarcane, olives, pears, apples, etc., or drink more water and cool drinks, but the drinks should not be too concentrated. Avoid smoking, alcohol, ginger, pepper, mustard, garlic, and all spicy foods.
Answer
Consider changing the treatment medication; possibly suitable medications include Rosuvastatin granules and pediatric expectorant cough granules. Additionally, you can try using loquat fruit to make tea and follow these home care suggestions: Maintain appropriate indoor temperature and humidity with fresh air; implement dietary adjustment with light and easy-to-digest foods; consume refreshing cooling foods with soft texture and juicy content. Avoid spicy foods.