Question
A 7-month-old child is experiencing sore throat and cough symptoms. Medications previously used include Lianhua Qingwen capsules, Azithromycin dispersible tablets, and Siraitia grosvenorii, lung-clearing tablets, but these treatments have not shown any effect after two days. Now, the child has a itchy throat and the cough has worsened.
Answer
Considering the child’s symptoms may be due to an upper respiratory infection, it is recommended to undergo medication treatment under a doctor’s guidance. Medications such as erythromycin, Qingkailing capsules, and Xian Zhuji oral liquid can be used. Additionally, you can make a lohan fruit tea: chop the lohan fruit, soak it in boiling water for 10 minutes, and drink it once or twice a day, one fruit each time. Maintain a suitable indoor temperature and humidity, ensuring fresh air. Adjust the diet by focusing on light, easy-to-digest foods, and consume plenty of refreshing, cooling, tender, juicy foods like oranges and pineapples. Also, drink plenty of water and cold drinks, avoiding spicy foods.