Question
What’s causing my child’s dry cough and runny nose?
Answer
In late April, a child experienced excessive sweating, runny nose, and dry cough with asthma relief at the Yuyao 2 Hospital. Your child’s condition may be due to wind-cold cough, caused by exposure to wind and cold. The main symptoms include frequent coughing, thin, white phlegm, clear runny nose, pale or slightly red tongue with thin coating, heavy coughing sound, headache, fever, and even rapid breathing. Treatment can include the use of Sanao Decoction combined with herbs to reduce gas and resolve phlegm. There are many factors affecting the child’s respiratory system, so if the child is diagnosed with pediatric respiratory tract issues, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment. They should also help reduce gastrointestinal pressure and cultivate good hygiene habits. Parents should also be mindful not to allow their children to develop picky eating habits and should provide a balanced diet.