Question
My child accidentally wet their pants yesterday afternoon and didn’t change into clean clothes immediately. Last night, they started coughing around midnight, and they have been coughing throughout the day today. I gave them a packet of pediatric Xiao Chaihu decoction at noon. We also have pediatric 999 cold granules at home. What medication should I buy for them to take?
Answer
Based on the symptoms you’ve described, your child may have caught a cold due to catching a chill from the wet pants, leading to persistent coughing. Ensuring your child has plenty of fluids and stays warm is crucial. For medication, I recommend using pediatric paracetamol and expectorant cough granules for combined treatment. I hope this helps you and your child. Wishing you both good health and happiness.