Question
What should I do if my child’s chronic pharyngitis is not healing, and medication has been ineffective?
Answer
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that chronic pharyngitis is caused by yin deficiency and excess fire, and treatment should focus on nourishing yin and reducing fire, with adjustments to the Zengye Decoction. It is recommended to use moderate amounts of double flowers and maitake, along with two pieces of maxims, to brew as a tea drink. Additionally, it is important to eliminate pathogenic factors and enhance the body’s constitution, including quitting smoking and drinking, improving the work environment, and actively treating chronic inflammation of the nose and nasopharynx. For indigestion, identify the cause and coordinate with a doctor for treatment, while also reducing gastrointestinal pressure and developing good hygiene habits. Parents should avoid children’s picky eating and provide balanced diets.