Question
A one-week-old baby makes a squeaky sound while coughing. What could be the reason?
Answer
This symptom may be caused by a cough resulting from a common cold. The main characteristics include frequent coughing, thin, white phlegm, accompanied by runny nose, pale red tongue, thin coating, heavy coughing sound, headache, and fever. In severe cases, there may also be wheezing. Treatment can be administered using Sanao Decoction and drugs to reduce gas and dissolve phlegm.