Question
A five-year-old child has had a cold and cough for over a month, and despite hospital treatment, there has been no improvement. What method should be used to eat radishes for expectorating phlegm and relieving coughing?
Answer
Based on the child’s medical history and symptoms, it is considered possible that the child has bronchitis, but pneumonia cannot be ruled out. It is recommended to undergo an X-ray examination at the hospital to confirm whether there is pneumonia. If it is bronchitis, oral antibiotic treatment can be administered. If it is pneumonia, intravenous treatment is recommended, and it should not be delayed to avoid progressing to severe pneumonia, which could be life-threatening. The above suggestions are for reference only, and I wish the child a speedy recovery.