Question
What medicine should a child take for night coughs without phlegm or fever? It’s been one month, and they cough and cry at night.
Answer
Your child’s condition may be due to wind-cold cold cough, a cough caused by wind-cold. The symptoms include frequent coughing, thin, white sputum, clear nasal discharge, pale or slightly red tongue with thin coating, and a heavy cough sound. There may also be headaches and fever, or even rapid breathing. Treatment can include the use of San Nao Decoction combined with herbs to reduce gas and resolve phlegm. There are many causes of respiratory diseases in children, so if a child is diagnosed with a respiratory disease, parents should cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment. This includes gastrointestinal decompression and the development of good hygiene habits. Parents should also be cautious not to allow picky eating habits in children and ensure a balanced diet.