Severe Sneezing in Children: Differentiating Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Colds

Children experiencing frequent sneezing, nasal congestion with clear mucus, reduced appetite, slightly yellow urine, and slightly dry stool. White, somewhat translucent phlegm. Appetite decreased but spirits remain good. Yellow urine and slightly dry stool. Has a history of whooping cough and now has a slight hoarse voice, which is not noticeable when sleeping or at rest. Onset time and cause: Family member with fever and cold, suspected of transmission. Ill for two days. Treatment status: Used Ai Xiang and Yi Tan Jing, no significant improvement. Seeking assistance: Unsure if the child has wind-heat or wind-cold cold, have An’er Ning and cefixime at home but hesitate to give to the child. Uncertain about medication usage and whether to go to the hospital for injections.
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Severe Vomiting in a 5-Year-Old After Overdose

An 8-year-old child experienced severe vomiting at the age of 5 due to an overdose, leading to symptoms such as loss of appetite, weight loss, and pale complexion. Since then, the child has shown slow growth and development, and frequent visits to the doctor have been attributed to indigestion. The child often loses appetite completely, experiences excessive flatulence, constant yawning, and fatigue. Now aged 8, this has become a headache for the parents, with the child’s skin appearing pale and having dark spots. Experts are requested to provide solutions. Past treatment and outcomes: Frequent use of stomach-soothing medications with no significant improvement. Required assistance: Is there a need to take medication for potential stomach damage from excessive vomiting? The child is thin and yellowish, which may be related to poor digestion and insufficient evening meal intake. The child has been eating very little for dinner for a long time, leading to an imbalanced diet, which can easily result in malnutrition and deficiencies in various vitamins and minerals, lowering immunity. Firstly, parents should set an example by not being picky eaters. Secondly, the variety of food types and flavors should be diversified. For instance, if the child dislikes rice and buns, noodles can be tried, switching to different types of food.
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