Question

Is this traditional Chinese medicine formula suitable for administration to infants? The child previously exhibited symptoms such as fever, runny nose, cough, oral abscesses, red and swollen throat, purulent blisters, dry heaves, decreased appetite, fatigue, and clinginess. After receiving treatment at a local maternal and child health care center, including four intravenous drips and five nebulizer treatments, the symptoms improved. However, they recurred, including fever, slight redness and swelling of the throat, runny nose, and severe cough. After multiple intravenous drip treatments, the child was no longer administered the medication and was switched to Western medicine, but the effect was poor and the symptoms persisted. The child is now 33 months old and has previously taken this traditional Chinese medicine formula with good results. Therefore, I would like to ask if this traditional Chinese medicine formula is suitable for my daughter and what the dosage and precautions should be after the decoction is prepared.

Answer

Generally, it is not recommended to take this traditional Chinese medicine formula as it may not effectively treat the underlying problem and could potentially worsen the abscess condition. The child’s symptoms may be caused by a lack of vitamins, leading to inflammation such as tonsillitis. It is suggested to use medications with a lung-clearing effect, but these can only alleviate symptoms and do not enhance constitution or immunity. Regarding dosage, it should be prescribed by a hospital; online information cannot provide this. Additionally, consider administering albumin injections after treatment to reduce the risk of future illness.