Question
When a child experiences symptoms of loss of appetite, poor sleep quality, and slight fever, accompanied by coughing, and has previously undergone treatment with less than ideal results, such as taking Suanbei Luohan Qingfei Granules and Ceftriaxone Granules, but the situation has not improved. Is there a faster or better medication or folk remedy that can resolve the issue?
Answer
When a child reappears with symptoms such as coughing and other discomforts, treatment should be directed at the root cause, including the use of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial medications, such as Kangmei Xinxin. Alternatively, it may be necessary to stabilize the child’s allergic constitution. For expectoration and cough relief, medications like Snakegall Suanbei Liquid or Suanbei Pipa Paste can be taken under a doctor’s guidance, but it is important to use them in appropriate amounts and not to take them for a long time. In daily life, it is recommended to give the baby more plain water or pear juice, maintain suitable humidity and temperature in the room; the diet should be as light and easy to digest as possible; you can also give the baby a clockwise abdominal massage; and some herbal medicines for regulating the spleen and stomach and improving absorption can also be taken under a doctor’s guidance.