Question
An 8-month-old baby occasionally has a rattling sound in their throat, sometimes accompanied by coughing. How should it be treated?
Answer
Based on observations of many similar cases recently, the baby’s symptoms may be caused by a viral infection, particularly by the herpesvirus leading to herpangina. The main reason is the accumulation of phlegm in the throat. In addition to routine anti-inflammatory treatment, it is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine with cooling and detoxifying properties, such as Yuxingcao Granules. When coughing, you can use Ni Zhen An and Man Yan Xue to treat pharyngitis. The above suggestions are for the question ‘How to treat an 8-month-old baby’s occasional coughing and rattling in the throat’. Hope this helps, and wish you good health!