Question
When a child coughs and has phlegm upon exposure to cold air, they have previously been treated with amoxicillin for clearing the lungs and expectorants, as well as with intravenous fluids, but there has been no significant improvement. How should this be handled?
Answer
It is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine to warm the lung and cool the blood. Ingredients such as fresh ginger, asarum, and white pepper stewed with mutton can be given to the child to achieve sweating and expelling the cold effects.