Question
A four-year-old child recovered from pneumonia after seven days of treatment but then developed symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. What was the previous treatment and its effects? What kind of help is sought?
Answer
From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, so-called pneumonia is actually caused by insufficient vital energy and external evil (mainly wind-cold). For this functional disease caused by weakened vital energy and external evil, Western medicine tends to solely focus on anti-inflammatory, intravenous fluid, and even hormone treatments. Although these may temporarily alleviate symptoms, for those with cold or weak constitutions, this might instead allow the evil to penetrate deeper into the body, laying hidden risks for future health. Subsequent exposure to wind-cold may lead to recurrence, and treatment might become difficult to cure. It is advised to immediately change the approach to medical treatment, seek out renowned elderly TCM practitioners for detailed diagnosis and differentiation in your local area, and opt for a comprehensive TCM therapy using herbal decoctions and acupuncture as the most ideal choice. Additionally, it should be noted that unless necessary, it is not recommended to use Western medicine and drugs for infants and young children, as the side effects of chemical drugs are long-term, hidden, and unpredictable.