Why does an 11-year-old boy have a long-term dry cough and sometimes chest tightness?

During the growth period, the child's body is in the process of development and the body's resistance is relatively low. An 11-year-old boy is already a big child, and his physical health is very critical during this period. Coughing is a common disease in children's growth period. The 11-year-old boy's dry cough and frequent chest tightness may be caused by a disease in the child's heart. Coughing can easily involve the heart and cause symptoms such as chest tightness.

Why does an 11-year-old boy have a long-term dry cough and sometimes chest tightness?

There are still two possibilities that need to be ruled out for this child. First, myocarditis or myocardial damage (mostly related to colds, caused by viral infections) Second, psychological factors

Symptoms

1. The human body is not supplied with enough oxygen, the face appears pale or bluish purple, the skin is cold, the chest is tight, and breathing is difficult.

2. Blood circulation is blocked, the heart and liver are enlarged.

3. Myocardial insufficiency, which is manifested by accelerated heartbeat and weakened pulse, as well as arrhythmia and low blood pressure.

Prevention and treatment of the disease

Qi deficiency and exterior symptoms may include repeated colds, shortness of breath, fatigue, chest tightness, spontaneous sweating, aversion to wind, cough, pale red tongue, thin white fur, and weak and floating pulse. The treatment should be to invigorate Qi and relieve exterior symptoms, relax muscles and resolve phlegm. Use Shensu Drink with added ingredients: Pseudostellaria baicalensis, Perilla leaf, Pinellia ternata, Pueraria root, Costus root, Tangerine peel, Poria cocos, Citrus aurantium, Peucedanum chinense, Platycodon grandiflorum, and Licorice.

The symptoms of Qi and Yin deficiency are palpitations, chest tightness and shortness of breath, fatigue, spontaneous sweating when moving, insomnia and nightmares, pale red tongue with little fluid, thin white tongue coating, and thin and rapid or intermittent pulse. The treatment should be to invigorate qi and nourish yin, calm the mind and relieve palpitations, use Zhigancao Decoction and Shengmai Powder with modifications: Pseudostellaria baicalensis (or American ginseng), Ophiopogon japonicus, Astragalus membranaceus, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Rehmannia glutinosa, Schisandra chinensis, donkey-hide gelatin, Zhigancao, and jujube

Deficiency of both the heart and spleen shall be manifested by palpitations, limb fatigue, poor appetite, abdominal distension, spontaneous sweating, shortness of breath, dull complexion, pale tongue with thin coating, and thin or intermittent pulse. The treatment should be to strengthen the spleen and replenish qi, nourish the heart and calm the mind, use Guipi Decoction with modifications: Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Astragalus membranaceus, longan meat, Poria cocos, Ziziphus jujuba seed, Polygala tenuifolia, costus root, and licorice.

Yin deficiency and excessive fire are manifested in palpitations, restlessness, hotness in the five parts of the body, dizziness, hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, dreaminess, red cheeks and dry mouth. The tongue is red with little coating, and the pulse is thin, rapid or intermittent. The treatment should be to nourish yin and reduce fire, nourish the heart and calm the mind, use Tianwang Buxin Dan with modifications: raw rehmannia, angelica, salvia miltiorrhiza, Scrophularia ningpoensis, stir-fried jujube seeds, cypress seeds, Ophiopogon japonicus, Adenophora stellaria, Poria cocos, Schisandra chinensis, and Polygala tenuifolia.

Qi deficiency and blood stasis are manifested by dull or stabbing pain in the precordial area, pain in a fixed location, chest tightness and palpitations, shortness of breath and fatigue, especially when moving, dull lip color, pale tongue or with ecchymosis, and a thin, wiry and intermittent pulse. The treatment should be to invigorate Qi and promote Yang, activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Use Buyang Huanwu Decoction combined with Shengmai Powder with modifications: Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus, Salvia miltiorrhiza, peach kernel, safflower, Angelica sinensis, Rehmannia glutinosa, Chuanxiong, Paeonia lactiflora, Schisandra chinensis, and Licorice root.

Deficiency of both Yin and Yang may cause palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, pale complexion, cold limbs, loose stools, back pain, fatigue, pale tongue, thin white fur, and a deep, weak or intermittent pulse. It is suitable for warming yang and invigorating qi, nourishing yin and unblocking meridians, and using Shenfu Yangying Decoction with modifications: ginseng, aconite root, cinnamon twig, dried ginger, schisandra chinensis, raw rehmannia, angelica, white peony root, ophiopogon japonicus, adenophora ginseng, and astragalus.

Comprehensive measures

Comprehensive measures should be taken to treat myocarditis in children:

1. Get enough rest, generally 1 to 3 months is appropriate;

2. Eat a healthy diet and take care of your body to reduce the burden on your heart;

3. Actively carry out anti-infection treatment to improve myocardial metabolism.

Large doses of intravenous injection or drip of vitamin C have obvious effects, and traditional Chinese medicine treatment measures can also achieve good results. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment mainly focuses on nourishing the myocardium and improving heart function.