A 3.5-Year-Old Child Coughs and Vomits During Sleep

Q: A 3.5-year-old child coughs and vomits during sleep, accompanied by fever, low weight, and frequent constipation. The child has taken four boxes of ‘Sanjing Gluconate Zinc Oral Solution’ without improvement. Should the medication be continued? Additionally, the child often has constipation (every 2-3 days). Previous treatment and effects: The child has also taken ‘Children’s Cough Syrup’ and ‘Children’s Compound Sulfamethoxazole Granules.’ Currently, the child occasionally coughs during the day, but the coughing is severe and accompanied by vomiting when sleeping. Seeking help: The child’s nasal congestion may be caused by air conditioning. Is the cough cold or hot? Is ‘Carbocysteine Oral Solution’ suitable for cold or hot cough? What can be done to prevent coughing and vomiting during sleep?
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