Question
The child is five years old and has previously taken Chinese medicine for a short period, but stopped due to not persisting with the treatment. They were prescribed a preventer asthma inhaler at around two or three years old, but only used one bottle without continued use. Currently, they have a louder breathing sound after exercise, but do not experience asthma.
Answer
There may be some issues with the child’s lungs, and it is recommended to supplement with Qi-tonifying ingredients, such as long-term consumption of walnuts, Poria cocos, yam, and almonds in porridge. The doctor asks: How is the child’s diet and bowel movements? What is the color of the tongue and the appearance of the tongue coating?