Question
A month ago, the child had a cold and visited the hospital twice, showing some improvement. Now, they cough a few times at night while sleeping, but they are fine during the day. The cough is without phlegm and there is no clear runny nose.
Answer
If diagnosed with bronchitis, it is generally advisable to consider traditional Chinese medicine, as it has unique benefits in treating bronchitis. Common formulas include Xiao Qing Long Decoction and Ma Xing Shi Gan Decoction. Alternatively, there are prepared Chinese medicine formulas like Tong Xuan Li Fei Wan and Tian Gan Yan Wan. It is important to quit smoking.