Question
A 9-year-old child has been suffering from a dry cough for three months, with symptoms including more coughing during the day and little phlegm. They have used the semi-summer syrup without success. What disease could it be?
Answer
A 9-year-old child has had a dry cough for three months and has tried the semi-summer syrup without relief. Although not diagnosed with pneumonia, the persistent cough may require time for the respiratory mucosa to heal. If the cough does not affect deep sleep at night, dietary therapies can be adopted, such as consuming sugared Fritillaria thunbergii and pear soup, drinking plenty of water, maintaining indoor humidity, and eating a small spoon of honey before bedtime and upon waking up. Dietary therapies involve cutting the pear in half, removing the core, and steaming with Fritillaria powder for twenty minutes before serving to the child.