Question
After suffering from mycoplasma pneumonia for three months, she recovered for half a month, but now she coughs occasionally during the day. I’m worried it might be a recurrence of mycoplasma. What were the previous treatment methods and outcomes? I don’t know how to choose the right medication or what kind of consultation is needed…
Answer
There are both benefits and potential drawbacks. Severe, long-term coughing can lead to skin breakdown in the respiratory tract. It’s important to correctly differentiate between common cough and cough variant asthma to avoid misdiagnosis. Guidance: Here’s a treatment via food (TCM) method (dietary therapy); if it doesn’t work, go to the hospital for a thorough examination. Ingredients for the Chuan Bei Mu Steamed Pear: One pear (Snow Pear or Duck Pear), 6 grams of Chuan Bei Mu (Fritillaria thunbergii), and 20 grams of rock sugar. Preparation: Cut the pear at the stem end, remove the core, grind the Chuan Bei Mu into powder, and place it inside the pear. Use a toothpick to fix the stem end back in place. Place the pear and rock sugar in a bowl with a very small amount of water, and steam for half an hour. Eat the steamed pear and the Chuan Bei Mu inside it. Benefits and Uses: Fritillaria is a good herb for resolving phlegm and stopping coughs. When combined with pear and rock sugar, it has the effects of resolving phlegm, stopping coughs, and nourishing the lung and Yin. This is a suggestion for the question ‘What to do when a 6-year-old daughter coughs occasionally.’ I hope this helps you; wish you good health!