Question
My child has been crying and not eating much lately. How should I manage my baby’s internal heat?
Answer
Your child’s condition may be due to excessive stomach fire, which in traditional Chinese medicine is referred to as ‘stomach heat’. This indicates an imbalance in the internal organs’ Qi and blood, but it is not a severe illness. Traditional Chinese medicine often uses a modified Qingwei Powder for treatment. I believe your child’s situation is mainly due to weakened resistance, as low resistance can lead to recurrent bronchitis. Over time, this can manifest as interstitial pneumonia on imaging, although this diagnosis may not be very accurate. As long as the child’s resistance is improved, the recurrent bronchitis will disappear, and with time, the lung’s condition will also improve. To boost the child’s resistance, oral Yupingfeng Granules and topical Levamisole Lotion can be used, which are very effective. Particularly, the latter can be directly applied to the child’s skin without pain and quickly improves resistance. As for Edible Bird’s Nest, it is best to avoid using it to prevent precocious puberty in children, which is not worth the risk.