Question
The patient has been experiencing a persistent cough since early August, and has visited the children’s hospital twice. After a follow-up visit last Friday, the cough symptoms showed some improvement, but they worsened at night the following day. The patient reported no wheezing upon auscultation and the symptoms were somewhat alleviated after taking Suilen. Before the symptoms worsened, the patient consumed a large amount of soy milk and ate pork liver and spinach. This morning, while playing in the park, they experienced a dry cough and suspect a possible allergy to soybeans.
Answer
There are many allergens, and it is not advisable to draw conclusions lightly. If the cough symptoms are not severe, continue to observe. Maintain traditional Chinese medicine treatment.