Q My child has a cold right now. Can we visit the clinic immediately?
A Examination and herbal medicine are possible even during a cold. We manage the acute-phase symptoms and promote recovery at the same time.
Detailed Answer
You can visit the clinic even while cold symptoms are present. If there is a high fever (over 38.5 degrees), please visit the emergency room or a pediatrician first; if it is at the level of a mild fever, runny nose, or cough, you can receive a cold prescription at the clinic. Acute-phase herbal prescriptions focus on relieving symptoms and promoting recovery.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
The period right after a cold has resolved is the best timing to begin a lung-qi-strengthening prescription. We structure the treatment stages so that it begins with acute-phase treatment and flows naturally into an immune-strengthening prescription during the recovery period.
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