Is Chinese medicine patch effective in treating children's cough?

Chinese medicine patches have a certain effect on the treatment of children's coughs. We know that children's coughs are relatively common in life. If the cough occurs frequently, it will have a greater impact on the child's health. At this time, the child is young, so you must be careful about the use of medication and understand some taboos. Chinese medicine patches have relatively few side effects, and you can use this drug treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

Is Chinese medicine patch effective in treating children's cough?

There is a certain effect.

Dry and grind almonds, Fritillaria cirrhosa, ephedra and salt into fine powder respectively. After grinding the salt, heat it in a pot. Sprinkle the roasted salt and powder evenly on the plaster (either analgesic plaster or black plaster). The plaster mainly plays a fixing role. Then apply it to the Tanzhong and Feishu points between the lungs, 1 patch per day, 3 days as a course of treatment. Almond is an important medicine for relieving cough and asthma, Fritillaria cirrhosa is good at moistening the lungs, relieving cough and reducing phlegm, and ephedra can enhance the anti-asthmatic effect. Herbal books of all dynasties state that "Ephedra is a special medicine for the lung meridian and is often used to treat lung diseases." Salt can clear away heat and dissipate cold, and guide the medicine into the body. The above medicines are combined and applied to the acupuncture points. The meridian points spread from the surface to the inside. Tanzhong point is the meeting point of Qi, which can regulate Qi, reduce adverse effects, resolve phlegm and open up the orifices. The Feishu point is the back-Shu point of the lung, and is an important point for treating cough and asthma. This therapy stimulates the acupuncture points from the outside to the inside, dispersing and moving the medicine so that it reaches the diseased area directly. The medicine is specific, the therapeutic effect is significant, and no adverse reactions are observed.

Nursing intervention methods

① Pre-medication care: Ask the child's parents about the child's history of allergies to Chinese medicine. Remember that Chinese medicine should be prepared and used immediately. It is forbidden to use Chinese medicine ointments that have been stored for too long to avoid drug deterioration due to hot weather. Before applying the patch, wipe off the sweat on the skin and keep the skin dry. When applying the patch, expose the acupoints and make relevant marks. Align the prepared patch with the acupoints and fix them. Explain the length of the application time to the parents of the child. ② Care during the application period: Instruct the child to rest, avoid extensive activities, avoid fatigue, and do appropriate physical exercise. Pay attention to keeping warm, avoid the stimulation of cold air, and prevent respiratory infections. Pay attention to observe the condition of the disease during treatment. Pay attention to observe the general condition of the child during the application of Chinese medicine. Some children will feel itchy, hot, and slightly painful after applying the medicine. If it is within the tolerable range, it is normal. Skin pigmentation after application is a normal reaction. A few children may have blisters, rashes and itching on their skin. When such symptoms occur, the children should be told to avoid scratching, and the Sanfu plaster should be torn off immediately. Calamine lotion can be applied locally to prevent infection.