Question
The child has been coughing for two weeks and has been taking traditional Chinese medicine, but the symptoms have not improved. Can we switch to Western medicine?
Answer
It is recommended to adjust dietary habits, reduce the intake of snacks and puffed food, and observe temperature changes. Drink more mixed grain congee and seasonal fruits and vegetables, and pay attention to hand, foot, and mouth hygiene. You can try brewing a drink with rock sugar, pear, white radish, and honey to achieve the effects of moistening the lungs, clearing the lungs, and cooling the blood.