Question
My child has been coughing and experiencing rapid breathing for the past few days. How should I treat it?
Answer
Hello, a child’s cough and rapid breathing may be due to lung inflammation. It is advised to take your child to the hospital for further examination. In terms of treatment, it is first necessary to determine the cause. If it is a common cold caused by a virus, antibiotic treatment is ineffective. Consider using safe and effective topical medications, such as fever-reducing patches, Yiqi patches for cough and colds, Dinggui Er Weizhi patches for gastrointestinal colds, and so on. At the same time, pay attention to strengthening your child’s nutrition and ensuring adequate rest, which will help in their recovery. In severe cases, hospitalization may be required.