Question
A 6-year-old child has been suffering from a persistent cough without improvement. The phlegm is difficult to cough up, but there are no other abnormal symptoms. The child has been treated with cephalosporin antibiotics and oral solutions of compound fentanyl, but the cough has not improved. What methods can stop the cough and effectively treat it? The child dislikes snacks and fruits. Besides avoiding irritant foods, what else should be done?
Answer
For the persistent cough in a 6-year-old child, it is recommended to first take symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication for treatment, and consider using Yigan San and GanKang in combination. Additionally, it is suggested to increase physical exercise, consume fruits rich in vitamin C, and drink Platycodon root infusion appropriately. Among the preventive measures, the most important is to enhance one’s physical fitness, so increasing physical activity is crucial. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and I wish you good health!