Question
How should I treat a three-year-old child who has a cough with a hollow sound and difficulty breathing?
Answer
Your child’s condition may be due to wind-cold cold cough, caused by exposure to wind and cold. The symptoms include frequent coughing, thin, white sputum, clear nasal discharge, pale tongue with thin coating, heavy cough sound, headache, and fever. In severe cases, wheezing may occur. It is recommended to use Sanao Decoction along with medications that reduce gas and resolve phlegm. Prompt consultation with a specialist otorhinolaryngologist is very important for pediatric ear, nose, and throat diseases. In daily care, it is important to avoid overheating to help the child recover quickly.