Question
What medications should a baby take for coughing?
Answer
Based on your description, the child may be coughing due to a respiratory infection. It is suggested that you take the child to the hospital for routine blood tests, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and chest X-ray to confirm the cause. For a baby’s cough, traditional Chinese medicine treatments such as honeysuckle, Platycodon grandiflorus, licorice, tangerine peel, and green plum can be used. Boil these herbs in sufficient water at a low flame for 45 minutes, divide them into three servings, and drink them three times a day. Please note that treatment should be adjusted according to individual conditions, and it is recommended that you consult with a local physician.