Question
I don’t know what’s wrong, but my child has been very disobedient lately, crying and fussing all the time. We’ve gone to the hospital and had checks done, but nothing seems to help. What should I give my baby to relieve a cough and phlegm during spring?
Answer
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that spring is characterized by wind, which corresponds to the element of wood and the liver. Therefore, spring health preservation should focus on avoiding wind evil and nourishing the liver. As such, humans should adapt to the changes of the natural rhythm by adjusting diet, exercise, and mood to strengthen their constitution. In the treatment of baby coughs, medications such as paracetamol amine granules can be used in conjunction with cough suppressants to control the condition, while also ensuring plenty of hydration and proper warmth care.