Questions

There has been some indigestion, and after vomiting twice, it has improved, with normal appetite. Then, coughing began, with less coughing during the day and more at night, but not severe. There is phlegm in the throat, but not much, and occasionally, phlegm sounds can be heard. There is an unusual taste in the mouth. Treatment was received 10 days ago, but the effect was not significant.

Answers

  1. Observe the color and coating of the baby’s tongue. If the tongue is red and there is a yellow coating, it may be a sign of pneumonia-induced cough.
  2. Check the baby’s index finger by pushing from the tip towards the base while observing the color changes. If the color is deeper red, it may indicate wind-heat type cough.
  3. If coughing and phlegm sound improve after taking medication, it indicates that the treatment direction is correct; if there is no effect or accompanied by vomiting, it is recommended to change the medication.
  4. Consider using some drugs that clear heat, ventilate the lungs, and cool the blood in the lungs, but be careful that the drugs should not be too cold to avoid harming the baby’s delicate constitution.
  5. It is recommended to seek help from a professional Chinese medicine practitioner and not to administer medication to the baby on one’s own to avoid worsening the condition.