Question
My one-year-old child has thick mucus in their throat with signs of inflammation. After receiving intramuscular injections, anti-inflammatory drugs, and expectorants, there has been no improvement. They do not cough, but there is persistent mucus in the throat and a loud rasping sound. They have undergone intravenous therapy but have not seen any benefits. Please provide medical advice.
Answer
Based on the description, the child’s condition may be relatively mild in terms of respiratory infection. It is recommended to directly administer medication and incorporate dietary therapy. Medication wise, one could consider using a compound extract of Bamboo Shoot Liquid and perform drug mist therapy. Dietarily, it is suggested to consume stewed pears with rock sugar, which helps to nourish the lung, moisten the throat, and moisten the stomach. This is suitable for chronic bronchitis, whooping cough, and chronic laryngitis. Regular consumption of stewed pears with rock sugar can also help alleviate coughing, and can relieve symptoms such as cough due to lung heat and dry throat. Additionally, pears can help lower blood pressure and nourish the liver, as well as alleviate symptoms of liver cirrhosis. Cooking pears with rock sugar into a pear drink can also help cool the body and quench thirst.