Question
What medication should I take for a child’s cough with phlegm and suspected heat?
Answer
It is recommended to use expectorants like Ettanquity, and to complement this with nebulizer inhalation to help thin out the phlegm and facilitate coughing. Additionally, you may need to use antibacterial and anti-inflammatory medications. In terms of dietary remedies, you can try the “Nan Xing Sang Bai Zhu Fei Soup,” which includes 15 to 20 grams of Nan Xing, 15 grams of Sang Bai Pi, about 250 grams of pork lung, and appropriate amounts of ginger and water. This soup has the effect of nourishing the lungs and relieving cough.