Question
The child is four years old and has been coughing with phlegm for a month. The tongue coating is white, and there is a strange taste in the mouth. They have tried cough syrup, lung-clearing granules, ceftriaxone, nebulization, pediatric acupuncture, enema, and cough plaster, but there has been little effect. What can be done?
Answer
In this case, consider the possibility of indigestion and heat in the lung and stomach. Additionally, it’s important not to overlook allergic coughs. It is recommended to take pediatric keqiao cooling granules, pediatric lung heat cough syrup, and montelukast sodium chewable tablets. If possible, it is suggested to have a routine blood test and a mycoplasma test.