Question
A 5-year-old child is frequently coughing with thin, whitish phlegm. They also have clear runny nose, headache, and fever. How should one handle this situation?
Answer
Based on the above symptoms, the child may be suffering from wind-cold induced cough. This type of cough is usually caused by exposure to wind and cold, characterized by frequent coughing, thin and whitish sputum, clear runny nose, pale or slightly red tongue with thin coating, loud coughing sound, headache, fever, and sometimes even wheezing. Treatment can involve using Sanao Decoction along with medicine to reduce gas and dissolve phlegm.