Question
An 8-month-old baby has had abdominal distension for three days, accompanied by coughing and a runny nose, with nausea during coughing. The abdominal distension is possibly due to overeating. The cough has been persistent for 20 days, and hospital checks have not found any abnormalities. The use of lung-clearing syrup has been ineffective.
Answer
Based on your description, it is recommended to use medications such as Dinggui Erwei Nurturing navel sticker, MamiAi, Huhong, Siliangang, and Simida. When preparing formula milk, it is important to add water first and then the milk powder. You can also add chrysanthemum crystals to the milk powder. In addition, attention should be paid to daily care and hygiene during feeding. For the cough, it is suggested to use Ni Zhen An Honey Syrup for Throat Relief containing loquat and fritillary bulbs, which can alleviate throat itching. You can also try traditional Chinese medicine Shuibeiyuonxyli to resolve phlegm and relieve cough. The method is to hollow out a pear, add rock sugar and Shuibeiyuonxyli powder, cover the top of the pear, and then steam until it’s ready to eat the pear and drink the juice. At the same time, ensure that the baby drinks plenty of water.