Question

Symptom Description: Possibly due to air conditioning, there’s a bit of clear runny nose and cough every morning, not severe. Previous Treatment and Effectiveness: No hospital treatment has been sought. Desired Assistance: Wondering if medication is needed? At home, there are cefpodoxime proxetil dry suspension and pediatric paracetamol yellow amantadine granules. Is it necessary to go to the hospital? It would be preferable to take medication at home since the location is far from the hospital.

Answer

  1. Symptoms caused by wind-cold exterior syndrome: such as pale complexion, aversion to cold, clear runny nose, sneezing, cough, thin sputum, no fever or slight fever, no thirst, and no redness or swelling in the throat. Medications that can be used include: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Qingxuan Zhike Granules, Xiao Qinglong Decoction, Chaihu Decoction Granules, etc. Western Medicine: Pediatric paracetamol sulfonate, small sugar syrup, etc.
  2. Symptoms caused by wind-heat exterior syndrome: such as persistent fever, red complexion, nasal congestion, thick, yellowish runny nose, cough with phlegm, sticky sputum with yellow color, sore throat with redness and swelling, and thirst with a preference for drinking water. Medications that can be used include: TCM for children under 2 years old: Xiao’er Ganmao Ning syrup, Hulou powder, Xiao’er Baotai Kang granules, Xiao’er Lei Qing oral liquid; for children over 2 years old: Xiao’er Ganmao Decoction, Xiao’er Yanbian Granules, Yinhuang Oral Liquid, Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid, Antiviral Oral Liquid, etc. Western Medicine: Tai