Question
How to treat a child’s yellow nasal discharge?
Answer
If a child has a yellow nasal discharge, accompanied by a mild cough that is not severe, coughing occasionally, and excessive sweating during physical activity or when sweating, with yellow and thick mucus, it may be due to wind-heat cold. It is recommended to give the child some cooling drinks such as banlangen, xiasangju, and jinyinhua to help relieve the symptoms. Moreover, it should be avoided to expose the child to environments that are too hot or too cold in order to prevent the occurrence of colds. If the symptoms continue or worsen, it is important to take the child to a doctor promptly.