Question
A child developed persistent cough symptoms after suffering from a fever. Home treatment included the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, cough suppressants, and lung-clearing syrup, among various medications, but the effects were not significant. The hospital’s diagnosis showed no major issues, but the cough persisted. What could be the reason for this?
Answer
Coughing is a protective respiratory reflex action used to clear mucus or foreign objects from the respiratory tract. Persistent or severe coughing may cause damage to the respiratory tract. Distinguishing between common cough and cough variant asthma can help prevent misdiagnosis. Treatment for cough should be based on the type of cough, with both Western and Chinese medicine options available, but nutritional therapy is often the best choice. Here are two nutritional therapy home remedies: Home Remedy [Recipe 1]: Perilla, almonds, fresh ginger, and brown sugar, each 10 grams. Grind perilla and almonds into a paste, slice the ginger, and boil together. Strain the liquid, discard the residue, and add brown sugar to boil for a few minutes until melted. Drink in 2-3 doses. This remedy is effective for dispersing wind-cold and relieving coughs caused by external wind-cold invasion.