Question
A male child patient, 21 months old, has been experiencing dry cough for the past 5 to 6 days. He coughs less during the day while playing but his cough becomes more severe and frequent at night, often resulting in vomiting. He has been prescribed cough syrup and anti-inflammatory medication from a community hospital, but the symptoms have not improved. Is intravenous fluid therapy needed? If not, what are the feasible methods?
Answer
The condition may be allergic bronchitis or rhinitis. It is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine decoctions for internal administration to control the symptoms. Additionally, treatment through “Winter Diseases Treated in Summer” and “Three-Dimensional Acupuncture Point Paste” during the Dog Days can be considered. Long-term use of “Astragalus Granules” or “Yuping Feng Granules” can help improve the constitution and reduce recurrence.