Question
A 22-month-old child started coughing in the middle of the night after eating egg tarts, bananas, oranges, and sweet milk. The child experienced a hoarse throat and a hacking sound, as if something was stuck in the throat that couldn’t be coughed up, resembling phlegm. The child was crying and restless, unable to sleep. There were no other symptoms from morning until evening, and the same symptoms persisted. What should be done when a child has a hoarse throat and coughs after eating sweet snacks? I am eager to know:
- What medication should be taken, or what dietary precautions should be taken?
Answer
This may be due to spleen deficiency and dampness. For a child’s cough, medications such as Compound Licorice Tablets, Dosephen Tablets, and Azithromycin Granules can be taken. For children with allergies or bronchitis, Dexamethasone and Compound Bronchitis Tablets can be added. If there are cold symptoms, Children’s Paracetamol Yellow Sodium Granules can be taken for treatment. This treatment method is effective.