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Kids Immunity

Q. Which is better for a child's cold: Western medicine or traditional Korean medicine?

A.

For acute high fever or bacterial infections, Western medicine is quicker. However, in cases of a persistent cough lasting over 2 weeks, frequent recurrences, or concerns about antibiotic side effects, herbal medicine treatment that boosts your body's <b>natural healing power</b> is much more effective.

📝 Detailed Answer

증상 누르기(양약) vs 이겨낼 힘 기르기(한약)의 차이입니다.

  • 초기: 감기 기운이 있을 때 바로 한방 감기약(보험약)을 먹이면 가볍게 넘어갑니다.
  • 병행: 양약을 먹으면서 한약을 같이 먹어도 됩니다(1시간 간격). 회복 속도가 빨라집니다.
  • 후유증: 감기 후 떨어진 식욕과 체력을 올리는 데는 한약이 독보적입니다.
💡 상비약

해열제처럼 한방 감기약도 상비약으로 처방받아 집에 두시면 든든합니다.

#한방감기약 #감기치료비교 #양약한약병행
Dr. Yeonseung Choe

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