Question
A 2.5-year-old baby is coughing more severely at night, without any phlegm, experiencing dry coughs that come in waves. I don’t know how to treat it.
Answer
Coughing is one of the common symptoms in children, often related to changes in weather. In traditional Chinese medicine, coughing may be due to external pathogens or dysfunction in the lung, spleen, and kidney organs. Treatment can be given based on the nature of the cough and accompanying symptoms, with corresponding Chinese or Western medicine. If the cough is mild, anti-inflammatory medication can be taken; for dry coughs or with phlegm, fresh bamboo decoction or children’s Mahan Gan Granules can be used. Additionally, drinking plenty of water can also help alleviate cough symptoms.