Question
What should be done when a four and a half month old baby develops a cough?
Answer
The cough symptoms in the baby may be caused by a cold due to wind and cold. The characteristics of this cough include frequent coughing, thin, white phlegm, runny nose, white tongue coating, loud coughing sound, accompanied by headache and fever, and possibly wheezing. The treatment may include using Sanao Decoction along with some drugs that reduce gas and dissolve phlegm. According to the described symptoms, it may be due to phlegm dampness obstructing the lung, so the treatment should focus on strengthening the spleen and drying dampness to dissolve phlegm. Medications such as Muxutan and Xikelao can be taken, and it is important to maintain a relaxed mood.