Question
My 5-year-old child has been constantly coughing since two days ago, and the cough syrup doesn’t seem to help. The dry cough is especially severe in the morning and evening. I’m looking for some help: without injections or intravenous fluids, can you tell me what medication might work? Can you give me any suggestions? Thank you.
Answer
For a 5-year-old with a persistent dry cough, it’s important to check not only the lungs and throat for normalcy but also to consider symptoms that might be caused by spleen deficiency, as spleen deficiency often leads to nausea, dry cough, loss of appetite, poor Spleen and stomachfunction, and acne. I would suggest that you take your child to see a doctor first for a comprehensive health check-up. Have an X-ray taken to rule out lung diseases such as tuberculosis, and let the doctor examine the throat for any abnormalities.