Question
The child has been coughing with phlegm, has a low appetite, poor sleep, increased weight, and normal bowel movements. The cough has lasted for a year. Previous treatment and effectiveness: The treatments have been ineffective; various medications have failed. Desired assistance: Want to know if there are any home remedies…
Answer
Is there a light cough still with phlegm? When does the cough reappear, what is the color of the phlegm, how does the amount of phlegm change, and how is it related to body position? Do you have a fever, when did it start, and how high is the temperature? Do you have chest pain or hematochezia? 1. General treatment: Take adequate rest, drink plenty of water, and prevent inhalation of irritating gases. 2. Symptomatic treatment: For those with a light cough and phlegm, oral cough medicine such as Cough-Bi Qing (25mg, three times a day) or Fenpropamine (20-40mg, three times a day) or Dextromethorphan (15-30mg, three times a day) can be given; for those with phlegm, oral Ambroxol Hydrochloride (30-60mg, three times a day) or Compound Liquorice Compound (10ml three times a day) can be administered; it is not advisable to give strong cough suppressants like Codeine.