Question
My baby is experiencing a dry cough without phlegm. I would like to ask which medications are suitable for my baby to relieve the symptoms?
Answer
When a baby has a dry cough without phlegm, it may be due to a wind-cold cold causing the cough. The characteristics of this cough include frequent coughing, thin and white sputum, clear runny nose, pale red tongue coating, loud coughing sounds, headache, fever, and sometimes wheezing. In such cases, you can use traditional Chinese medicine Sanao Soup in combination with medications to reduce gas and phlegm. If your baby’s cough symptoms are severe, it is recommended to take your baby to see a doctor immediately and use medications as advised by the doctor. During treatment, make sure your baby drinks plenty of water and keeps warm to help the body recover faster.