Question
What should I do for a two-month-old baby’s cough? The baby is currently only being breastfed.
Answer
Observe the nature, timing, and sound of the baby’s cough, as well as the characteristics of the phlegm. It is suggested to use Yu Zhu congee for dietary therapy, following this method: 15g of Yu Zhu (double the amount if fresh), 50g of glutinous rice. Wash and chop the Yu Zhu, boil it in water to extract the juice, then discard the residue. Use the Yu Zhu juice to cook the congee (additional water is needed for cooking). Consume the congee twice a day, in the morning and evening. One week constitutes one course of treatment, followed by a one-week break before starting the next course.