Question
What medication is effective for a child’s cough, and the child has runny nose, cough, decreased appetite, and the illness has lasted for 3 days?
Answer
A child’s cough is usually caused by a viral infection, presenting with symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, and high fever. Each child’s specific situation is different, and a detailed examination is required, such as routine blood tests and chest X-rays during coughing, so that the doctor can prescribe medication more accurately. If the child has been coughing for 3 days without a fever, it indicates that the condition is improving. In clinical practice, for the treatment of cough, I usually consider using medications such as Sanjing Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid,Sunflower children’s lung heat cough asthma oral liquid Kuihua Xiaoer Feire Hechuan Oral Liquid, Jinye Syrup, but the specific medication should be determined based on the condition. In terms of care, it is important to ensure the child drinks plenty of water, eats a light diet, and gets adequate rest. Eating fruits like pears can also be beneficial.