Question
How should I handle a two-month-old baby’s dry cough?
Answer
A two-month-old baby experiencing a dry cough may be due to a wind-cold common cold. This type of cough is characterized by frequent coughing, thin and white sputum, clear nasal discharge, pale or slightly red tongue, thin coating, and a loud cough sound, accompanied by headache and fever. In treating this cough, you can use Sanao Decoction along with medications that reduce gas and resolve phlegm. In addition, eczema is a skin inflammation caused by various internal and external factors and is often considered related to allergies. To treat eczema, you can apply calamine lotion or rinsing solutions, or use dexamethasone cream or Skin-Ease Ointment for a short period. Traditional Chinese medicine treatments for eczema are also effective, such as washing with Zicao Decoction. A comprehensive approach combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine yields very significant results.