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1. Respiratory diseases are one of the common diseases in children, including colds, coughs, asthma and other symptoms. These diseases seriously affect the health and quality of life of children, therefore, it is necessary for parents to recognize these problems and take corresponding preventive and best measures. This article will combine the theories of traditional Chinese medicine and ancient and modern prescriptions to introduce some knowledge and precautions about children's respiratory diseases for parents.
2. Manifestations of respiratory diseases in children.
1.Colds: Colds are one of the most common respiratory illnesses in children. Children who are infected with a cold often present with symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, and mild fever. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that colds are mostly caused by wind chill or wind heat, and can be carried out with traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions such as peppermint, forsythia, nepeta, etc.
2.Cough: Cough in children is a common symptom of respiratory illness and is divided into two types: dry cough and cough with phlegm. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that children's cough is mostly related to the lungs and stomach, and can be carried out with traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions that relieve cough and reduce phlegm, such as loquat leaves, Chuanbei, pomegranate shells, etc.
3.Asthma: Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that children are also prone to. Symptoms of asthma are usually wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, etc., which can lead to difficulty breathing in severe cases. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that asthma is mostly related to lung deficiency, phlegm and heat and other factors, and can be carried out with traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions that moisten the lungs and dissolve phlegm, such as lily, silver chaihu, suzi, etc.
3. Prevention of respiratory diseases in children.
1.Pay attention to personal hygiene: Parents should educate their children to develop good personal hygiene Xi, including frequent hand washing, frequent ventilation, and keeping indoor air fresh. In addition, care should be taken to avoid too close contact with infected people to reduce the risk of cross-infection.
2.Improves immunity: Children have weak immunity and are susceptible to various pathogens. Parents can improve children's immunity and reduce the occurrence of respiratory diseases through measures such as regular daily life, reasonable diet, and moderate exercise.
3.Dietary conditioning: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that dietary conditioning plays an important role in the prevention and development of respiratory diseases. Parents should pay attention to providing children with foods rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, etc. In addition, children should also avoid spicy, greasy, cold and irritating foods that may cause exacerbations.
Fourth, the introduction of the famous party.
1.Xiaojian Chinese medicine soup.
Composition of the formula]: orange red, Senecio, light tempeh, Zhebei orange, etc.
Efficacy]: Relieve the surface and dispel the cold, and promote the lungs through the rash.
Indications]: It is suitable for fever, cough and other symptoms caused by children's colds.
2.Su Zi descended and dispersed.
Composition of the formula]: Suzi, Angelica, Astragalus, White Peony, etc.
Efficacy]: Nourish the lungs and invigorate qi, relieve asthma and reduce phlegm.
Indications]: It is suitable for symptoms such as shortness of breath and wheezing caused by asthma in children.
V. Conclusion. Respiratory diseases in children are common health problems, and parents must pay attention to them and take preventive and advanced measures in time. The theories and herbs of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM**) play an important role in respiratory diseases in children. Through scientific dietary conditioning, the cultivation of personal hygiene Xi and the application of Chinese herbal medicine, we can reduce the occurrence of respiratory diseases in children and improve children's health.
Health References:
1.ZHANG Xin, LI Wei. Research progress of traditional Chinese medicine for children's respiratory diseases[J].China Herald of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2018, 24(5): 32-35