Question
Relief Methods for a 4-Month-Old Baby’s Cough and Diarrhea Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: What medication can be used for cough and diarrhea? What could be the cause? (Cough appeared one week after diarrhea) Duration of illness and current status: 18 days Current general condition: Cough has slightly improved, but diarrhea has not Medical history: None Previous diagnoses and treatment experiences and effects: None Auxiliary examinations: Not done Other: None
Answer
Basic Hydration Therapy: Prepare 3 to 5 slices of dried tangerine peel, hawthorn, and licorice root, add 3 bowls of water, bring to a boil, then let cool. Add one spoon of honey. This can be used as a substitute for baby’s usual water intake. Dried tangerine peel, hawthorn, and licorice root have the effects of digesting food, moistening the throat, resolving phlegm, and lifting Qi, and they have a mild nature, which can treat various types of coughs. For babies under one year old, white sugar can be used instead of honey.Honeyed Pear with Fritillaria: If the baby has wind-heat cough, honeyed pear with fritillaria can be used for treatment. Cut the pear horizontally and remove the core. Place 2 to 3 pieces of rock sugar and 5 to 6 slices of fritillaria (crushed) in the hollowed-out area. Cover the pear back and steam for 30 minutes. Since both pear and fritillaria are cold foods, they have a significant effect on cooling down the body and clearing heat.